MSc in Dermatology in Clinical Practice

Module Aims
To develop a critical understanding of the description of dermatological conditions, referral pathways, imaging and management.

Module Content

*The language of dermatology

*Therapeutics

*Drug eruptions

*Vasculitis

*Cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease

*Guidance, teledermatology and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Learning Outcomes

1.Critically apply knowledge and understanding of dermatology in clinical practice to the care of patients.

2.Critically evaluate dermatology literature and evidence-based guidance for dermatological conditions.

3.Critically appraise appropriate management strategies in relation to systemic disease, side effects of drugs, and vasculitides.

Module Aims
To describe, diagnose and interpret the management of skin lesions in the context of guidance.

Module Content

*Skin lumps and bumps

*Benign skin lesions

*Melanoma and pigmented lesions

*Non-melanoma skin cancer

*Basic skin surgery

*Cryotherapy

Learning Outcomes

1.Differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.

2.Critically appraise the evidence base related to the management of skin lumps and bumps.

3.Critically analyse and diagnose a wide variety of skin lesions and their referral and treatment guidance.

*Facial rashes, nails, scalp and hair.

Perineal, flexural, palmar, and plantar dermatoses.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe and identify dermatoses at specific sites.

2. Institute appropriate management strategies for regional conditions.

*Differential diagnosis of inflammatory dermatoses.

*Atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis.

Urticaria and bullous eruptions.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Appraise evidence for inflammatory skin conditions.

2. Solve diagnostic challenges for inflammatory dermatoses.

3 Formulate evidence‑based management plans for common inflammatory dermatoses.

*Differential diagnosis of skin infections.

*Cellulitis, ulceration, infestations, tropical dermatoses.

Infection related to systemic illness and photodermatoses.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Appraise evidence for skin infections and infestations.

2. Diagnose, refer, and manage infections and photodermatoses.

3. Apply ethical decision‑making in complex dermatological cases.

*Infant skin, acne, and adolescent conditions.

*Pigmented skin and elderly skin.

Anti‑ageing and cosmetic treatments.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Critically evaluate dermatology in specific populations.

2. Apply evidence‑based management strategies for age‑related and population‑specific conditions.

3. Incorporate ethical and clinical knowledge into complex scenarios.