PRIMARY CARE DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

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What you will learn

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Primary Care Dermatology Modules covers common and tropical dermatological conditions and sexually transmitted infections. The sessions feature interactive elements, such as photos, case studies to reinforce learning and understanding. Using scenario-based exercises, you can review how to take a dermatological history, identify the right questions to ask and make a diagnosis in a virtual consulting room.

INTERACTIVE TEACHING MODULES AND SCHEDULE

MODULES	TOPICS	DURATION
Module 1 Introduction	Skin diseases in perspective Impact of skin diseases	Week 1
Module 2 The function and structure of the skin	Anatomy and physiology of the skin	Week 2
Module 3 History taking in dermatology	History Examination Terminology of lesions Physical examination Types of skin lesions Special tools and techniques Assessment Side-room and office tests	Week 3
Module 4 Topical treatments	Emollients Bath additives/shower gels Shampoos Shampoos Barrier preparations Depigmenting agents Sunscreens and sunblocks Antipruritics Antiperspirants Keratolytics Steroids Steroid combinations Preparations for use in the mouth Topical immunomodulators Antibacterial preparations Antifungal preparations Antiviral preparations Wart treatments Preparations for treatment of scabies Preparations for treatment of pediculosis Preparations for acne Preparations for rosacea	Week 4
Module 5 Systemic medication	Antibacterials Antifungals Antivirals Antihistamines Anti-androgens Immunosuppressants Corticosteroids Retinoids Drugs acting on the central nervous system Miscellaneous	Week 5
Module 6 Psoriasis And The Other Papulosquamous Disorders	Lichen planus Psoriasis Pityriasis rubra pilaris Pitirisis rosea	Week 6
Module 7 Eczema and inflammatory dermatosis	Eczema Exogenous eczema Acute weeping eczema Subacute eczema Allergic contact dermatitis Occupational dermatitis Atopic eczema Seborrhoeic eczema Discoid eczema Pompholyx /dishytrotic eczema Gravitational (stasis) eczema Asteatotic eczema Localized neurodermatitis (lichen simplex ) Juvenile plantar dermatosis Napkin (diaper) dermatitis Prurigo nodularis	Week 7
Module 8 Reactive erythemas and vasculitis	Urticaria (hives, ‘nettle-rash’) Hereditary angioedema Erythema multiforme	Week 8
Module 9 Sebaceous and sweat gland disorders	Acne vulgaris Rosacea Hyperhidrosis Hypohidrosis and anhidrosis Suppurative hidradenitis (apocrine acne)
Module 10 Regional dermatology	Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Acne keloidalis The hair The nails The mouth and genitals	Week 9
Module 11 Infections	Trichomycosis axillaris Pitted keratolysis Erythrasma Folliculitis Mpetigo Furunculosis (boils) Carbuncle Scalded skin syndrome Streptococcal infections Spirochaetal infections Mycobacterial infections Leishmaniasis Viral infections Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) Fungal infections superficial and deep fungal infections	Week 10
Module 12 Infestations	Insect bites Bed bugs (Hemiptera) Myiasis Lice infestations (pediculosis) Pubic lice Scabies Onchocerciasis Filariasis Larva migrans	Week 11
Module 13 sexually transmitted infections(STIS)	introduction Relationship between STIS and HIV Approaches to STI Case Management Diagnosis and Treatment Of STI Syndromes STIS in Children and Adolescents STIS Management in MARPS	Week 12


Module 14 Drug eruptions	Non-allergic drug reactions Allergic drug reactions	Week 14