Dermatology for Primary Care 14 October 2026

Date: 14 October 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Christian Medical Fellowship Centre, London Bridge, London
Course Type: Classroom-Based Workshop
CPD Hours: 3 Hours
Accreditation: CPDUK Accredited
Facilitator: Dr Varun Kumar, GP and Minor Illness Specialist

Skin conditions account for a significant proportion of consultations in general practice, urgent care and community healthcare settings. This highly practical dermatology workshop is designed to help clinicians improve confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing common skin presentations seen in primary care.

Delivered by Dr Varun Kumar, an experienced GP and Minor Illness Specialist with a particular interest in dermatology and skin of colour, this interactive workshop combines clinical images, case studies and practical management advice to support safe and effective patient care.

Participants will learn how to identify common dermatological conditions, recognise red flag presentations requiring urgent referral, and prescribe appropriately for a range of skin disorders commonly encountered in primary care.

Introduction: Why Assessing Skin of Colour Matters

• Healthcare inequalities and delayed diagnosis
• Gaps in traditional medical education
• Understanding skin pigmentation and melanin
• Impact on clinical assessment and patient safety

Recognising Inflammation and Erythema in Skin of Colour

• Why redness may appear differently
• Violet, grey, brown, or dusky presentations
• Assessing warmth, swelling, texture, and tenderness
• Cellulitis pitfalls
• Eczema and psoriasis in darker skin tones
• Urticaria and allergic reactions

Common Dermatology Presentations in Primary and Urgent Care

• Acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Fungal infections
• Scabies
• Vitiligo
• Melasma
• Keloid scarring
• Skin infections and abscesses
• Paediatric rashes

Serious Dermatological Red Flags

• Skin cancer in skin of colour
• Acral melanoma
• Stevens–Johnson syndrome
• Necrotising fasciitis
• Vasculitic rashes
• Drug eruptions
• Petechiae and purpura

When to escalate urgently

Inclusive Assessment and Communication

• Cultural awareness during examination
• Building trust during skin assessment
• Avoiding diagnostic bias
• Documentation considerations
• Safety-netting advice

Final Case Challenge and Q&A

• Interactive case review
• Key learning recap
• Questions and discussion

Teaching Methods

• Case-based learning
• Interactive image interpretation
• Clinical discussion
• Reflection and shared learning
• Real-world urgent care scenarios

Listen to our podcast for a taster of whats to come. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MNC3aCqSwD8PstXQn9O1w  

Facilitated by: Dr Varun Kumar