In this episode:

• Accurate diagnosis is crucial
• First-line treatments include cryotherapy and topical agents
• Set realistic expectations and educate patients
• Consider patient factors (eg. occupation, immunosuppression)
• Escalate to specialist care when indicated

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Expert: Dr Philip Tong, Dermatologist

Total time: 25 mins

Recommended Resource:

• DermAssist by Dermscreen – dermassist.com.au
  DermAssist was created to improve access to specialist dermatologist opinion given the increasing burden of skin diseases including skin cancers in Australia. With the technology-enabled solution, DermScreen dermatologists provide quick clinical opinions on suspicious skin lesions or rashes to the referring clinician.
• Cellulitis: recognising mimics, managing recurrence and when to refer | Healthed
• Dermatological conditions of the lips: Diagnosis, management and when to refer | Healthed

Test your knowledge: Clinical Quick Quiz

• What is the most likely diagnosis for this tender nodule?
• What is the most likely diagnosis for this scarring alopecia over the frontal scalp?
• What is the most likely diagnosis for these facial papules?