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Dermatology

9 Credentials

This collection focuses on nurse topics in Dermatology

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Epidermal Skin Cancers

South Africa has the second highest incidence of skin cancer in the world after Australia as far as Caucasians are concerned. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented by respecting the sun. The three most common types of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. The purpose of this course is to improve awareness, promote early detection and effective management of epidermal skin cancers. 2 CPD points are allocated.

Dermatology
Cancer
Oncology

HIV Masterclass: HIV and the Skin

This Micro-lesson will provide an insight into cutaneous aspects of HIV infection and consider the place of clinical dermatology in current HIV management strategies. 1 CPD point has been allocated.

Clinical Care
HIV Dermatology
Advanced HIV Care

Cutaneous Manifestations in HIV

Cutaneous manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease may result from HIV infection itself or from opportunistic disorders secondary to the decline in immunocompetence from the disease. We review common clinical presentation and provide guidance on the diagnoses and management of skin conditions in HIV. 1 CPD point is allocated.

Dermatology
HIV Management

Clinical Approach to Dermatitis

Dermatitis affects up to 25% of children and 2% to 3% of adults. This lesson will address common clinical questions that arise in the management and care of dermatitis, providing updated and expanded recommendations based on the available evidence. 2 CPD points are allocated.

Dermatology
Dermatitis

All Things Drugs and the Skin

Cutaneous adverse drug reactions also known as toxidermia, are skin manifestations resulting from systemic drug administration. Drug reactions are a common public health problem affecting about 10% of hospitalized patients and occur in 1% to 3% of multi-medicated patients. This lesson describes the evaluation and management of cutaneous adverse drug reactions. 2 CPD points are allocated.

Dermatology
Adverse Drug Reactions

Pigmentary Skin Disorders

Disorders of pigmentation are commonly seen in dermatology, both in the public and private sector, and may negatively affect patients’ quality of life. The increasing significance of pigmentary disorders worldwide particularly in people of African descent led us to schedule this lesson to review common clinical presentation and provide guidance on the diagnoses and management. 1 CPD point has been allocated.

Dermatology
Skin Assessment
Pigmentation Treatment

Effects of Mental Health on the Skin

A patient’s mental health can impact the health of the skin. Approximately 30-40% patients seeking treatment for skin disorders have an underlying psychiatric or a psychological problem that either causes or exacerbates a skin complaint. These patients need to be addressed with a special approach assisting their psychological need, pharmacotherapy for their psychiatric morbidity, and skin disease; hence, a complete holistic treatment approach to the patient. 1 CPD point has been allocated.

Dermatology
Skin Assessment
Mental Health

Fungal Infections of the Skin

More than 1·6 million people are estimated to die of fungal diseases each year, and about a billion people have cutaneous fungal infections. This webinar will review a clinical approach to common fungal skins infections and a management approach.

1 CPD point has been allocated.

Clinical Assessment
Fungal Infection Management
Patient Education

Viral Skin Infections

Viral skin infections are a group of conditions caused by various viruses that result in skin manifestations, such as rashes, blisters, or lesions. These infections can be localized or systemic and may be contagious, depending on the causative virus. In the vast world of skin diseases, viral skin disorders account for a significant percentage.

1 CPD point has been allocated.

Dermatology
Skin Assessment
Treatment

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