Managing actinic keratosis in primary care: Diagnosis to prevention

Dr John O’Bryen delivers an insightful presentation for GPs on practical, evidence-based approaches to diagnosing, managing, and preventing actinic keratosis in the general practice setting.

As part of HealthCert Education's Masterclasses in Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Surgery in Brisbane in August 2025, Skin Cancer Doctor John O'Bryen delivered an informative talk (in collaboration with La Roche Posay) on the primary care management of actinic keratosis, from diagnosis and management to prevention and patient education.

Below, you can replay the full video, listen to the presentation in podcast format, and download Dr O'Bryen's patient information kit.

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Watch the presentation

💡 You can also watch this video on the HealthCert YouTube channel.

Listen to the podcast version

What you will learn

• Navigate best practice strategies for actinic keratosis management, covering diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment care, and recurrence prevention.
• Learn evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes and minimise side effects.
• Gain insights on how to optimise healing after procedures (biopsies, cryotherapy, excisions, topical therapies, etc.) and identify delayed wound healing.
• Discover how to implement preventative measures against actinic keratosis recurrence and skin cancers.
• Hear your colleagues' questions and Dr O'Bryen's real-world advice in the concluding Q&A session.

Helpful resources

Download Dr John O'Bryen's skin cancer patient information kit — an immensely helpful resource for GPs seeing patients with skin lesions — here.

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About Dr John O'Bryen

BSc, MBBS, FRACGP, Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor 

Skin cancer doctor Dr John O’Bryen is a specialist general practitioner who has done further training in skin cancer medicine and surgery. He was raised in Toowoomba and graduated with his medical degree from The University of Queensland in 2013.

Dr O’Bryen performs skin cancer checks and is trained in the surgical and non-surgical management of skin cancers, including the use of skin flaps and grafts when required. He works closely with local surgeons, dermatologists and radiation oncologists to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. He advocates for his patients and ensures they are listened to and thoroughly examined.

Outside of the consult room, he teaches medical students, volunteers as a helpline panellist for Doctors Health Queensland, and has featured as a guest speaker at charity events. Dr O’Bryen has numerous publications and is a peer reviewer for the Australian Journal of General Practice.

Dr O’Bryen is a medical educator and provides on the job teaching for interested health professionals. Teaching includes how to perform a skin check, dermoscopy, and basic surgical skills. 

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