Dermatology: Skin Disorders in Primary Care
- Description
- Curriculum
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CPD Hours : 3
Aims
Develop skills in assessment and management of skin disorders presenting to primary care settings.
Objectives
- Develop a structured approach to history taking in skin presentations.
- Able to use appropriate terminology in identification of common skin lesions.
- Increase knowledge around common skin disorders and their management
- Recognize when to refer and how to make an appropriate referral.
Session Content
- Principles of dermatological assessment and identification of skin disorders.
- Overview of common acute skin problems: diagnosis, differentials and management
- Assessment of skin lesions (benign lesions and skin cancers)
- Emergencies and red flags
- Recognition of serious dermatological conditions and referral pathways
Who Should Attend
Healthcare professionals working in advanced roles in primary care and general practice
Pre-Requisites
It is recommended that participants have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.
Session includes
- Work booklet
- Audio presentation
- Quiz
Lecturer: Kirsty Armstrong, ANP and Senior Lecturer in Primary Care
Lecturer: Dr Varun Kumar, Trainee GP with special interest in dermatology
Recommended Courses
History Taking and Documentation Workshop
Dermatology Webinar
Advanced Skills
Minor Illness
Managing the Sick Child in Primary Care
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Dermatology Handouts -
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Skin Conditions in Children 2026Skin conditions are a common presentation in children, but distinguishing a self-limiting rash from a potentially serious condition can be challenging, particularly when presentations vary across different skin tones.
In this practical clinical update, Dr Varun Kumar, GP Registrar with a special interest in dermatology, will explore the assessment of common paediatric skin presentations and the important dermatological red flags that should not be missed. The session will consider morphology, distribution and associated symptoms, alongside the wider clinical picture to determine whether a child is systemically well or requires further assessment.
Particular attention will be given to recognising skin conditions in children with darker skin tones, where erythema, inflammation and other clinical signs may appear differently and can contribute to delayed or missed diagnosis.
Using clinical examples and images, the session will help participants develop a structured approach to recognition, initial management, safety-netting and appropriate referral or escalation of skin conditions in children.
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Eczema, Food intolerances and skin rashes lecture recording
This recording from a recent webinar by a paediatric consultant discusses the link between food intolerances and eczema in children.
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Eczema and Emollient's
This session by Dr Ahmed Kazmi explores use of steroids and emollients in primary care.
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Dermatology MCQ
Please click complete on completion of MCQ to generate a certificate.
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