Medicine(Degree) · Sixth Year · MDDR601
Dermatology (Elective)
Dermatology elective develops your skin examination skills and recognition of common and important dermatological conditions including infectious skin diseases, inflammatory conditions, skin malignancies, HIV-related dermatoses, and procedural dermatology relevant to general practice. This valuable elective enhances diagnostic abilities in a system where visual diagnosis is …
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Dermatology elective develops your skin examination skills and recognition of common and important dermatological conditions including infectious skin diseases, inflammatory conditions, skin malignancies, HIV-related dermatoses, and procedural dermatology relevant to general practice. This valuable elective enhances diagnostic abilities in a system where visual diagnosis is paramount and where many conditions present first to non-dermatologists. Our comprehensive learning resources provide dermatological description terminology, systematic skin examination approaches, common dermatological condition atlases with images in diverse skin tones, and dermatological emergency recognition guides. Excel in dermatology assessments with our extensive image-based question bank featuring clinical photograph interpretation, differential diagnosis formulation, treatment selection exercises, and dermatological emergency management scenarios. Access our approach frameworks to common presentations like rash, pruritus, skin lesions, and hair and nail disorders. Practice with our large dermatological image collections, morphology identification exercises, and systematic description templates. Our platform includes commonly prescribed dermatological medications, topical therapy application guides, and skin biopsy indication references. Develop essential dermatological competencies through our visual learning-focused elective resources.
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Dermatology: Urticaria and Angioedema
Covers acute vs. chronic urticaria, triggers, and management with antihistamines and avoidance. Important for allergy and dermatology practice.
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Dermatology: Drug Reactions in HIV
Covers common cutaneous adverse drug reactions to ART and OI medications in HIV patients. Includes management and when to switch therapy.
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Dermatology: Common Pediatric Skin Conditions
Covers diaper dermatitis, milia, eczema, and viral exanthems in children. Includes safe topical treatments. Essential for pediatrics and dermatology.
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Dermatology: Hair and Nail Disorders
Covers alopecia (androgenetic, areata, telogen effluvium) and common nail conditions (fungal, psoriasis). Includes basic management approaches.
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Dermatology: Photodermatoses and Sun Protection
Covers sun-induced skin disorders and the importance of sunscreen, protective clothing, and UV avoidance. Important for dermatology and preventive care.
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Dermatology: Vulvar and Genital Dermatoses
Covers lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and other inflammatory conditions affecting the genital area. Includes diagnosis and management.