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Facial rashes, Systematic diseases and Fungal infections

Distinguish and evaluate dermatological therapies.

Facial rashes, Systematic diseases and Fungal infections
CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The "Facial Rashes, Systemic Diseases, and Fungal Infections" course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge on diagnosing and treating dermatological conditions that affect the face, systemic diseases with skin manifestations, and fungal infections. Participants will learn to differentiate between common facial rashes, recognize skin signs of systemic diseases, and accurately diagnose fungal infections using tools like KOH preparation. The course also covers evidence-based treatments, including topical and oral therapies, helping practitioners manage these conditions effectively in their practice.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Professor Richard Usatine

Professor Richard Usatine

MD PhD

Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Texas, USA

Founder and medical director of the University Health System Skin Clinic in San Antonio, USA

Professor Richard Usatine is the Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Texas. He is the author of nine books and over 120 papers, founder of the Interactive Dermatology Atlas on the web, and is the most recognised skin cancer presenter in the USA. Since 2000, he has been chosen yearly by his peers to be included in The Best Doctors in America. He is also the national chair of the yearly Skin Course put on by the American Academy of Family Physicians, and is the founder and medical director of the University Health System Skin Clinic in San Antonio.

Prof Usatine has been involved in Global Health through his work in Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Haiti and Ethiopia. In 2000, Prof Usatine was recognised as the national recipient of the Humanism in Medicine Award, by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 1431328

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38969

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