General Dermatology cases

The General Dermatology Cases course is divided into two units, each featuring five detailed case studies that address a variety of dermatological conditions.

Unit 1: Cases 1-5
This unit focuses on the first five dermatological cases:
Case 1: A 32-year-old female with periorificial dermatitis. The case discusses symptoms, triggers, and treatment options including topical and oral antibiotics.
Case 2: A five-month-old infant with suspected scabies, highlighting the diagnostic challenges in pediatric cases and the treatment protocol using permethrin.
Case 3: A four-year-old male with tinea capitis and Kerion, exploring the use of antifungal therapies like griseofulvin and terbinafine.
Case 4: A 19-year-old male with nodulocystic acne, discussing the management with oral isotretinoin and the importance of patient education.
Case 5: A 65-year-old female with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, detailing diagnosis through clinical and autoimmune markers​.

Unit 2: Cases 6-10
This unit covers the remaining five cases:
Case 6: A 25-year-old male with alopecia areata, emphasising the autoimmune associations and management options such as corticosteroids and minoxidil.
Case 7: A 72-year-old male with small vessel vasculitis, discussing diagnosis, investigations, and treatment strategies for vasculitic conditions.
Case 8: A 47-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis, focusing on chronic management using antifungal treatments and corticosteroids.
Case 9: An 82-year-old male with bullous pemphigoid, outlining diagnostic steps and management with systemic steroids and immunosuppressants.
Case 10: A 32-year-old male with pyoderma gangrenosum, discussing treatment approaches including corticosteroids and steroid-sparing agents​.

This course offers valuable insights into managing general dermatological cases with evidence-based strategies, helping medical professionals enhance their diagnostic and treatment skills in dermatology.

1. Plan safe treatment of general dermatology patients in a clinical setting.
2. Distinguish significant dermatoses and evaluate when urgent action is required.
3. Outline dermatological investigations that are commonly ordered.
4. Detect patients that should be referred to others.
5. Distinguish and evaluate dermatological therapies.
   
   

All degree qualified medical practitioners.