Educational Dermatology Event - Acne Management in Primary Care

About this event

The event is run by Dr Anton Alexandroff, Consultant Dermatologist, representing Cambridge Dermatology Clinic.

This interactive session is designed for GPs and will cover evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of acne, including treatment escalation, challenging cases, referral pathways, and common clinical issues encountered in everyday practice. The evening will also provide an opportunity for discussion and a Q&A session with Dr Alexandroff.

Arrival & Networking: 6:30 pm
Educational Session Begins: 7:30 pm

Programme

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Arrival

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Networking and refreshments, including a hot buffet

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Educational Lecture: Practical Acne Management in Primary Care

Topics will include:

· Optimising first-line acne treatment

· Managing treatment-resistant acne

· Adult female acne

· Acne scarring management

· When to refer to dermatology

· Acne in skin of colour and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

· Common pitfalls in acne treatment

8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Q&A discussion with Dr Alexandroff and refreshments

9:00 pm
Close of meeting

We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a practical, informative, and engaging educational evening.

Places are limited, and advance registration is required. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

About the expert

Dr Anton Alexandroff, FRCP (UK), CCST (Dermat), PhD, FRSM, FAAD `Consultant Dermatologist at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, Cambridge & Leicester Nuffield Health Hospitals, Cambridge Dermatology Clinic. Dr Alexandroff began his research career with a PhD at Edinburgh University in the field of cancer immunology and has since published over 40 peer-reviewed research papers and reviews. He continues to believe that research is very important as it widens clinicians’ horizons and contributes to improving patient care. Clinically trained in the United Kingdom, he has worked at major NHS and private hospitals in Cambridge, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leicester and London.