Eczema
Overview:
This interactive course provides a comprehensive overview of eczema in primary care, covering its definition, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. You will learn to recognise eczema in different skin tones, differentiate it from similar conditions, and provide essential management advice. The course explores maintenance therapy, referral guidelines, and best practices for long-term care. Interactive patient scenarios and quizzes will reinforce your understanding, helping you to confidently support patients in managing their condition.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Explain what eczema is and its underlying causes
- Understand its epidemiology and how it affects different skin tones
- Recognise eczema and differentiate it from similar conditions
- Provide basic management advice and maintenance therapy recommendations
- Identify when to refer patients to secondary care
Co-Authors
- Dr Leila El-Dars MBBS BSc MRCP
- Dr William Tuckwell MBBCh
Peer Reviewer
- Dr Thomas King MBChB, MMedSci (Med Ed)
More Information
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Images:
- British Journal of Dermatology and Clinical and Experimental Dermatology journals