Rosacea and Perioral Dermatitis
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It's important to distinguish rosacea from the malar rash of lupus. Rosacea treatments are effective but should be started early, as late-stage rosacea (telangiectasias and rhinophyma) is expensive to treat cosmetically. Additionally, confusing the two risks undertreating lupus or overtreating rosacea.
In his session at our Dermatology Update on Saturday May 16, Consultant Dermatologist Aaron Secrest offers a practical, pattern-based approach to determing which rash you are looking at.
Perioral (or periorificial) dermatitis can mimic acne but treatment approaches differ, so it is important to distinguish between the two. Aaron outlines outlines a practical approach to acne management, including the earlier use of isotretinoin.
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Recognition of learning activities
This webinar day has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and approved for up to 4 hours CME credits for Continuing Professional Development purposes. RNZCGP Fellows are able to claim double credits for attending this session.
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Goodfellow Team