In this episode:

• Understand dermatological patterns and how to approach cases of linear skin rash in practice
• Linear psoriasis, lichen planus and other potential causes of linear plaques in both children and adults
• Recognise the importance of distribution patterns, patient history, diagnostic techniques (including use of dermoscopy) and potential treatments
• Potential differential diagnosis and case studies explained for a simpler understanding of the above

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 29 mins

Expert: Dr Philip Tong, Dermatologist

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.