Minor Ailments: Skin

Hours of learning: 4

Publication date: January 2020

Aim
To provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge to diagnose and manage common skin conditions.

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:

• recognise the inflammatory skin conditions of eczema, contact dermatitis (including nappy rash), psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis
• consider the differential diagnosis and management of these conditions
• describe the treatment options and prevention of warts and verrucas
• state the treatment options for acne and indications for referral
• detail first-aid advice for burns and scalds
• provide advice on the treatment and prevention of bites, stings, urticaria and sunburn.