Facial rashes, Systematic diseases and Fungal infections

This course is divided into three main units, each focusing on different aspects of dermatology related to facial rashes, systemic diseases, and fungal infections.

Unit 1: Facial Rashes (Seborrhea and Rosacea)
This unit covers common facial rashes such as seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. Participants will learn to differentiate these conditions through clinical presentation and explore effective treatment strategies. The unit delves into the subtypes of rosacea, including papulopustular and ocular rosacea, and discusses both topical and oral treatments, such as metronidazole, azelaic acid, and oral tetracyclines​.

Unit 2: Systemic Diseases with Skin Findings
This unit highlights the skin manifestations of various systemic diseases, including dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, scleroderma, and neurofibromatosis. Participants will learn to collect cutaneous clues that aid in diagnosing these systemic conditions. The unit explores the characteristic skin findings of each disease, such as the heliotrope rash in dermatomyositis or the malar rash in lupus, and emphasises the importance of early diagnosis and management​.

Unit 3: Fungal Infections
The final unit focuses on cutaneous fungal infections, including tinea pedis, tinea capitis, tinea corporis, and tinea versicolor. Participants will learn to distinguish fungal infections from other skin conditions using KOH preparation and fungal staining. The unit covers when to opt for topical versus oral antifungal medications and provides guidance on managing resistant cases, emphasising the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment strategies.

This course equips healthcare professionals with practical skills to diagnose and manage facial rashes, systemic diseases, and fungal infections, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based dermatological care.

1. Plan safe treatment of general dermatology patients in a clinical setting.
2. Detect patients that should be referred to others.
   

All degree qualified medical practitioners.