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NEEDS STATEMENT: Dermatologic disorders affect all Primary Care practices. There is an increase of skin cancers in general and there is an increased incidence of Melanoma as well as a new understanding of the implications of Basal Cell Carcinoma with systemic carcinomas. Additionally, there are many new medications being introduced, and others that have gone out of favor as seen in the topic on Acne. Therefore, Primary Care providers need to review and update their knowledge in these, and other concerns in Dermatology, annually. A review and update of commonly seen lesions will help to maintain the level of knowledge needed to keep the Practitioner current and practicing with a heightened awareness and recognition of common patient complaints in Dermatology.

Day 1 Introduction Essentials of Dermatology Diagnosis. Common Problems in Office Dermatology. Herpes Simplex, Zoster and Lichen Planus. Psoriasis.

Day 2 Common Tumors in the Office Setting, Part 1: Warts, Common Neoplasms of the Head and Neck. Common Tumors in the Office Setting, Part 2: Keratoses, Cysts, Granuloma Annulare, Lymphoma Vascular Tumors. Problems in the Sun, Part 1: Solar Radiation; Photodamage; Actinic Keratosis. Problems in the Sun, Part 2: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers; Photosensitivity Reactions; Sun Protection.

Day 3 Malignant Melanoma, Pt. 1: Melanoma, Birthmarks. Malignant Melanoma, Pt. 2: Nevi, Dysplastic Nevi. Contact Dermatitis. Leg Ulcers and the Principles of Wound Care.

Day 4 Acne, Part 1: Pathophysiology, Recognition and Treatment. Acne, Part 2: Identification and Treatment of Acne, Acneiform Eruptions and Rosacea. Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease. Case Studies in Dermatology.

Day 5 Drug Eruptions: Etiology, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment. Infections in Dermatology. Pathophysiology and Treatment of Foot Ulcers: Diabetic Ischemic and Neuropathic. "Cases That Have Taught Me a Lesson."

OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant information. Upon completion of this CME activity, the physician or healthcare provider should be able to describe the current approach to formulating differential diagnoses, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive management of the various disciplines presented.