Basic science Gain familiarity with skin functions and how relevant dysfunction contributes to disease Approach dermatologic disease with an understanding of basic skin structure and microanatomy Morphology Develop a systematic approach to describing skin eruptions Communicate skin examination findings using appropriate dermatologic terms Dermatologic therapies Estimate the amount of topical medication needed for therapy based on frequency of application and body surface area involved Match individual topical steroids to their potency class Choose appropriate strengths of topical steroids based on age, body location and severity of dermatitis List side effects of prolonged use of topical steroids Inflammatory disorders: Acne Identify and describe the morphology of acne Discuss the pathogenesis of acne Explain the basic principles of treatment for acne Recommend an initial treatment plan for a patient presenting with comedonal acne Recommend an initial treatment plan for a patient presenting with inflammatory acne Practice providing patient education on topical and systemic acne treatment Determine when to refer to a patient with acne to a dermatologist Rosacea Identify and describe the morphology of rosacea List common triggers for intermittent flushing in rosacea. Explain the basic principles of treatment for rosacea Determine when to refer to a patient with rosacea to a dermatologist Atopic dermatitis Identify and describe the morphology of atopic dermatitis Recognize that superficial infections often complicate atopic dermatitis. Recommend an initial treatment plan for a child with atopic dermatitis Provide patient/parent education about daily skin care for a child with atopic dermatitis Determine when to refer to a patient with atopic dermatitis to a dermatologist Contact dermatitis Identify and describe the morphology for contact dermatitis Distinguish allergic contact dermatitis from irritant contact dermatitis Recommend an initial treatment plan for a patient with allergic or irritant contact dermatitis Determine when to refer a patient with contact dermatitis to a dermatologist Pityriasis rosea Identify and describe the morphology of pityriasis rosea Recall the typical duration of symptoms in pityriasis rosea. Determine when to refer to a patient with a red, scaly rash to a dermatologist Psoriasis Identify and describe the morphology of psoriasis Describe associated triggers or risk factors for psoriasis
Basic science Gain familiarity with skin functions and how relevant dysfunction contributes to disease Approach dermatologic disease with an understanding of basic skin structure and microanatomy Morphology Develop a systematic approach to describing skin eruptions Communicate skin examination findings using appropriate dermatologic terms Dermatologic therapies Estimate the amount of topical medication needed for therapy based on frequency of application and body surface area involved Match individual topical steroids to their potency class Choose appropriate strengths of topical steroids based on age, body location and severity of dermatitis List side effects of prolonged use of topical steroids Inflammatory disorders: Acne Identify and describe the morphology of acne Discuss the pathogenesis of acne Explain the basic principles of treatment for acne Recommend an initial treatment plan for a patient presenting with comedonal acne Recommend an initial treatment plan for a patient presenting with inflammatory acne Practice providing patient education on topical and systemic acne treatment Determine when to refer to a patient with acne to a dermatologist Rosacea Identify and describe the morphology of rosacea List common triggers for intermittent flushing in rosacea. Explain the basic principles of treatment for rosacea Determine when to refer to a patient with rosacea to a dermatologist Atopic dermatitis Identify and describe the morphology of atopic dermatitis Recognize that superficial infections often complicate atopic dermatitis. Recommend an initial treatment plan for a child with atopic dermatitis Provide patient/parent education about daily skin care for a child with atopic dermatitis Determine when to refer to a patient with atopic dermatitis to a dermatologist Contact dermatitis Identify and describe the morphology for contact dermatitis Distinguish allergic contact dermatitis from irritant contact dermatitis Recommend an initial treatment plan for a patient with allergic or irritant contact dermatitis Determine when to refer a patient with contact dermatitis to a dermatologist Pityriasis rosea Identify and describe the morphology of pityriasis rosea Recall the typical duration of symptoms in pityriasis rosea. Determine when to refer to a patient with a red, scaly rash to a dermatologist Psoriasis Identify and describe the morphology of psoriasis Describe associated triggers or risk factors for psoriasis
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