A Practical Guide to Dermatitis

The basics in treating dermatitis is centered on dry skin care and prevention. Although topical steroids are key for managing flares, the bulk of treatment weighs on the patient who’s daily skin care regimen can be time consuming and costly. From skin care products to eliminating triggers in the home or workspace, maintaining healthy skin may present quite challenging. Educating our patients on the basics of skin care management is key to improving quality of life. 

Learning Objectives 

1. The provider will be able to manage dermatitis with appropriate choice of topical steroid strength as well as adjunctive therapies.   
2. The provider will be able to advise their patients on dry skin care products and understand the differences in the current market choices.   
3. The provider will take away the knowledge of when to refer for complicated dermatitis. 

Disclosures: None Reported 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California (OPSC) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. 

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