Title: Internal Medicine – Dermatology: Office Dermatology; Contact Dermatitis; Clinical Pearls
Faculty: Jeffrey Miller, M.D., M.B.A., O. Fred Miller, III, M.D.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2019 Expiration Date: July 1, 2022
TOPIC 1: Common Problems in Office Dermatology.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, GL
- Develop a differential diagnosis of common disorders based on lesion morphology and distribution.
- Differentiate the many manifestations of cutaneous fungal disease.
- Analyze fungal foot and nail changes and select the appropriate therapy as per the “Choosing Wisely: Am ACAD of Dermatology 2013” guidelines.
TOPIC 2: Contact Dermatitis
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, GL
- Plan the testing for identification of allergens in contact dermatitis.
- Distinguish and treat poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
- Detect common contactants seen in the office setting.
- Develop a treatment plan for various types of contact dermatitis while considering the British Association of Dermatology Tx Guidelines.
TOPIC 3: Clinical Pearls in Dermatology.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Apply diagnostic and treatment pearls for varied cutaneous disorders encountered in the office.
- Apply a simple diagnostic maneuver to diagnose basal cell skin cancer.
- Utilize a dermatologist to effectively manage your patients who have pigmented lesion biopsies.
- Employ the appropriate use of antibiotics using the AAD “Choosing Wisely Campaign” recommendations list.
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