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Spot On! The Essential Guide to Acne Management in Primary Care

Learning Objectives How to diagnose acne Understanding the importance of lifestyle factors including skin care and diet in the management of acne Recognising drugs that exacerbate this condition (including non-prescription medications) Ranking the severity of acne Appropriate management according to severity of acne Practical prescribing of topical retinoids Antimicrobial stewardship in antibiotic prescribing for acne Treatment variations for acne in skin of colour Alternative options for women with acne Complications of acne When to refer to secondary care Safety and monitoring around isotretinoin therapy

Event overview:

Learning Objectives How to diagnose acne Understanding the importance of lifestyle factors including skin care and diet in the management of acne Recognising drugs that exacerbate this condition (including non-prescription medications) Ranking the severity of acne Appropriate management according to severity of acne Practical prescribing of topical retinoids Antimicrobial stewardship in antibiotic prescribing for acne Treatment variations for acne in skin of colour Alternative options for women with acne Complications of acne When to refer to secondary care Safety and monitoring around isotretinoin therapy

Event Timings and Info
09:30 - 10:10 Session 1
10:10 - 10:50 Break and Promotional Presentation
10:50 - 11:30 Session 2
11:30 Webinar Ends
 
Meet the Speaker
 
Dr Catherine Fernando
Dr Catherine Fernando

Dr Catherine Fernando graduated from Aberdeen Medical School in 2001. She completed MRCP before choosing a career in General Practice. She has now been a GP for 16 years and works both as a salaried GP in East Lothian. Catherine developed a passion for dermatology while studying for the Cardiff Diploma in Practical Dermatology, for which she was awarded a distinction in 2022. She is now a regular speaker on topics in Dermatology at national Primary Care conferences and webinars, and a tutor for the Edinburgh Regional GPST Training program. She has written several articles on skin conditions which have been published in Guidelines in Practice (Medscape UK).

Follow Catherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-fernando-5283b9234/

 
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