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Dermatology
Clinical Brief 4. Effective Acne Management in General Practice
Acne vulgaris affects more than 85% of Australian adolescents aged 16-18 and can persist into adulthood. The condition has a profound effect on self-esteem, mood and psychological status, but limiting the duration of active acne with earlier, more aggressive treatment reduces the likelihood of physical and emotional scarring. This four part Clinical Brief series explores […]
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
QI & CPD - Category 2
EXPIRY DATE
2020-12-12
Acne vulgaris affects more than 85% of Australian adolescents aged 16-18 and can persist into adulthood. The condition has a profound effect on self-esteem, mood and psychological status, but limiting the duration of active acne with earlier, more aggressive treatment reduces the likelihood of physical and emotional scarring. This four part Clinical Brief series explores how an understanding of the pathways towards acne development can help the GP tailor treatments and work in partnership with patients for optimal outcomes.
Participants must read all 4 issues and then complete the questions on Issue 4 to claim CPD points.
Faculty
Dr. Jo-Ann See,
MBBS(Hons), FACD
Dermatologist
Central Sydney Dermatology, Sydney, NSW
Dr. Damian Flanagan,
MBBS, MWell, DipRACOG
South Coast Medical, Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia
Learning objectives
On completion of this series, participants will be better able to:
- Discuss the timely management of acne to minimise the risk of scarring and reduce the psychological impacts of acne
- Discuss the multifactorial pathogenesis of acne and its different presentations to select the most appropriate management options
- Evaluate the mode of action and adverse effects of acne treatments in order to select the safest, most appropriate treatments
- Counsel patients to improve compliance for optimal long-term outcomes