Dermatology toolkit: Learning resources for general dermatology

Learning resources for general dermatology

The following resources can be accessed by clinicians to further their understanding and confidence in supporting patients with dermatological conditions.

1. E-Learning for Healthcare (eLfH -free resource for NHS professionals)

In particular:

e-Derm 03 - Atopic Eczema, covers exacerbating factors in atopic eczema, emollient therapy, topical steroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors
e-Derm 02 - Psoriasis
e-Derm 28 - Topical Therapy - covers Topical Corticosteroids and Appropriate Use in Dermatology, Vit D analogues, Topical antifungals, cytotoxics and Imiquimod
e-Derm 26 – Psychodermatology
e-Derm 23 – Melanoma (covers clinical variants of melanoma)
e-Derm 24 - Non-melanoma Skin Cancer (covers Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
e-Derm 17 - Dermatological Surgery

2. RCGP Dermatology Library

This resource includes relevant pages from the Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS) website, British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), and contains links to e-learning, national guidelines and podcasts.

i. Freely accessible

Dermatology Overview: includes symptoms, investigations, diagnosis and treatment, and links to diagnostic table general dermatology
Inflammatory Dermatoses: includes Acne/Rosacea, Eczema and Psoriasis
Specific lesions: covers melanoma, Non-melanoma Skin Cancer, Bowen's disease and actinic keratoses, benign cysts and skin tumours and birthmarks.
Infections and Infestations: common bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections
Urticaria and Blistering disorders
Genetic and systemic disorders

ii. RCGP e-learning (RCGP membership required to access),

3. Case history quizzes on Dermnetnz

4. BMJ learning (BMA membership required to access) has a variety of quizzes, quick tips, 10 minute conversation, and clinical updates on common dermatology conditions.

5. MIMS learning

6. Pulse learning

7. The British Society for Dermatological Surgery has freely available Surgical Logbooks. Dr Cooper’s Logbook is user-friendly and supports minor surgery audits in primary care.

8. The RCGP and the Primary Care Dermatology Society are supporting the British Association of Dermatologists to provide an accreditation programme for dermatology GPwERs. A GPwER is a GP who undertakes, in addition to their core general practice, a role that is beyond the scope of GP training and the MRCGP, and requires further training. Further information about GPwERs can be found on the RCGP website.