COURSE OVERVIEW
Dermatitis is a common condition though not life-threatening or contagious, makes the person uncomfortable and self-conscious. There are different types of dermatitis, including seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Although the disorder can have many causes and occur in many forms, it usually involves swollen, reddened and itchy skin. Dermatoses is another skin disorder, the most common being psoriasis which is a common T-cell-mediated immune disorder characterized by circumscribed, red, thickened plaques with an overlying silver-white scale and responds to steroids. Few variants of dermatitis may also respond only to steroid therapy. It is important to distinguish these various clinical dermatological manifestations so as to optimize correct treatment for the same, has been explained through this module.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this activity, the participant will be able to understand:
• Various clinical presentations with different types of dermatitis and diagnoses for the same
• The pathogenesis of psoriasis and role of topical steroid preparation in managing the condition