Dermatology in Clinical Practice

Aim of the module:

To be able to describe, diagnose and interpret the management of skin lesions in the context of guidance.

Synopsis of module content:

*Skin lumps and bumps

*Benign skin lesions

*Non-melanoma skin cancer

*Melanocytic Naevi

*Melonoma

*Surgical Approach to Skin Disease

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Differentially diagnose a wide variety of skin lesions.

2. Differentiate between benign and malignant lesions and an understanding of the appropriate referral pathway and treatment guidance.

3. Critical appraisal of the evidence relating to the management of skin lumps and bumps.

Aim of the module:

To accurately describe, identify and institute an appropriate management strategy for dermatoses at specific areas of the body.

Synopsis of module content:

*Facial rashes

*Nails

*Scalp and hair

*Perineal dermatoses

*Flexural dermatoses

*Palmar and plantar dermatoses

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. A critical understanding of the predilection for common dermatoses at various sites of the body.

2. An ability to solve diagnostic conundrums relating to regional dermatoses.

3. An ability to formulate an appropriate management plan for site specific dermatoses utilising evidence.

Aim of the module:

To accurately describe, identify and institute an appropriate management strategy for inflammatory dermatoses.

Synopsis of module content:

*Differential diagnosis of inflammatory dermatoses

*Atopic eczema

*Contact dermatitis

*Psoriasis

*Urticaria

*Bullous eruptions

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. A critical understanding of the evidence relating to common inflammatory skin conditions.

2. An ability to solve diagnostic conundrums relating to inflammatory dermatoses.

3. An ability to formulate an evidence- based management plan for common inflammatory dermatoses.

Aim of the module:

To be able to describe, diagnose and interpret the management of skin infections in the context of guidance.

Synopsis of module content:

*Differential diagnosis of skin infections

*Cellulitis and ulceration

*Infestation

*Infection related to systemic illness

*Photodermatoses

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Have critical awareness of the evidence basis for the identification and management of common skin infections/ infestations/photodermatoses.

2. Develop and decipher a differential diagnosis for skin infections/ infestations/photodermatoses.

3. Have critical awareness of the appropriate management strategy and referral pathways for infections/infestations and photodermatoses.

Aim of the module:

To develop an ability to identify common skin disorders in particular subgroups of the population and to understand the specific treatment pathways

Synopsis of module content:

*Infant skin

*Acne and adolescent skin problems

*Pigmented skin

*Elderly skin

*Anti-aging

*Cosmetic treatments

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. A critical awareness of the evidence basis relating to the identification and treatment of common skin disorders in various populations.

2. An ability to develop and decipher a differential diagnosis for common skin diseases affecting specific populations.

3. A critical awareness of the appropriate management strategy and referral pathways for individuals from sub-groups of the population.