Clinical CPD topic
Atopic dermatitis: practise, reflect and record
Practise atopic dermatitis through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Recognise atopic dermatitis and choose foundational care and site-appropriate flare treatment.
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What you’ll work on
- Recognise atopic dermatitis and choose foundational care and site-appropriate flare treatment.
- Avoid unnecessary exclusion of tolerated foods when managing childhood eczema.
- Recognise eczema herpeticum requiring urgent assessment and antiviral treatment.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A 4-year-old boy presents with a pruritic rash in the antecubital fossae and behind the knees. There is a family history of atopy. Examination reveals dry skin with excoriated erythematous patches in flexural areas. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A case from the RACGP question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.
- ASCIA Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) FAQ2024Australian source
- https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/f7ae864b-168f-4bf0-9a6b-da2ef67de248/Diagnosis-assessment-and-management-of-atopic-derm.aspxAustralian source
- may_theme_ross.inddAustralian source