Common Dermatologic Conditions in Primary Care

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1 in 4 patients presenting to the primary care physician’s office will have a dermatologic question. Dermatologists have notoriously long wait lists, so educating PCPs on recognition and diagnoses of the most common dermatologic conditions will expedite patient care and improve their quality of life.

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will:

1. Recognize the most common dermatologic conditions such as acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, cellulitis, stasis dermatitis, hair loss, warts, skin cancers
2. Understand the differences in pathogenesis of these conditions
3. Prescribe appropriate treatments for these patients
4. Educate patients on cure rates vs chronicity of these conditions
5. Understand that body is a unit and how many of these conditions contribute to patient’s mental health