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​(U2 - Cases 6-10_Caption…).

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.