8:30am - 10:30am. What's That Rash?
Track 1
| Wednesday, October 25, 2023 |
| 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Meeting Room C4.1 |
Overview
Pre-conference workshop 1
Details
Assessing skin rashes within the community: this workshop will cover the most common skin rashes encountered by patients and the impact this has on their quality of life. It will cover a range of skin rashes and the typical presentation and features to distinguish between them. General practitioners will understand the significance of early detection and management of skin rashes.
Speaker
Ashley Khoury
MyHealth
What's that rash?
Summary
I. Introduction
-Welcome and brief introduction
-Establish the relevance of the topic by highlighting the common skin rashes encountered in the community setting and their impact on patient quality of life
-Outline the objectives of the lecture
II. Overview of Skin Rashes
-Definition of skin rashes and their types
-Prevalence and incidence of common skin rashes in Australia
-Brief discussion of the pathophysiology of skin rashes
III. Approach to Skin Rash Assessment
-Overview of the systematic approach to skin rash assessment, including history-taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests
-Discussion of the importance of identifying the location, distribution, morphology, and configuration of the rash
-Review of the various classification systems to describe skin rashes
IV. Common Skin Rashes
-Overview of the most common skin rashes encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the typical presentation and clinical features of each skin rash
-Review of the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for each skin rash
V. Assessment of Suspicious Rashes
-Overview of the importance of identifying and managing suspicious skin rashes
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for suspicious skin rashes
-Review of the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
VI. Dermatological Emergencies
-Overview of the most common dermatological emergencies encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for dermatological emergencies
-Review of the appropriate referral pathways and management strategies for dermatological emergencies
VII. Case Studies
-Presentation of real-life case studies to illustrate the practical application of the concepts discussed in the community setting
-Interactive discussion with the audience on the diagnosis and management of the presented cases
VIII. Conclusion
-Summary of the key points covered in the lecture
-Reiteration of the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
-Closing remarks and Q&A session
-Welcome and brief introduction
-Establish the relevance of the topic by highlighting the common skin rashes encountered in the community setting and their impact on patient quality of life
-Outline the objectives of the lecture
II. Overview of Skin Rashes
-Definition of skin rashes and their types
-Prevalence and incidence of common skin rashes in Australia
-Brief discussion of the pathophysiology of skin rashes
III. Approach to Skin Rash Assessment
-Overview of the systematic approach to skin rash assessment, including history-taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests
-Discussion of the importance of identifying the location, distribution, morphology, and configuration of the rash
-Review of the various classification systems to describe skin rashes
IV. Common Skin Rashes
-Overview of the most common skin rashes encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the typical presentation and clinical features of each skin rash
-Review of the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for each skin rash
V. Assessment of Suspicious Rashes
-Overview of the importance of identifying and managing suspicious skin rashes
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for suspicious skin rashes
-Review of the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
VI. Dermatological Emergencies
-Overview of the most common dermatological emergencies encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for dermatological emergencies
-Review of the appropriate referral pathways and management strategies for dermatological emergencies
VII. Case Studies
-Presentation of real-life case studies to illustrate the practical application of the concepts discussed in the community setting
-Interactive discussion with the audience on the diagnosis and management of the presented cases
VIII. Conclusion
-Summary of the key points covered in the lecture
-Reiteration of the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
-Closing remarks and Q&A session
Takeaways
1. Describe the importance of identifying the location, distribution, morphology, and configuration of the rash
2. Review the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
3. Evaluate the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
2. Review the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
3. Evaluate the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
Biography
Dr Ritu Gupta
MyHealth
What's that rash?
8:30 AM - 10:30 AMSummary
I. Introduction
-Welcome and brief introduction
-Establish the relevance of the topic by highlighting the common skin rashes encountered in the community setting and their impact on patient quality of life
-Outline the objectives of the lecture
II. Overview of Skin Rashes
-Definition of skin rashes and their types
-Prevalence and incidence of common skin rashes in Australia
-Brief discussion of the pathophysiology of skin rashes
III. Approach to Skin Rash Assessment
-Overview of the systematic approach to skin rash assessment, including history-taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests
-Discussion of the importance of identifying the location, distribution, morphology, and configuration of the rash
-Review of the various classification systems to describe skin rashes
IV. Common Skin Rashes
-Overview of the most common skin rashes encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the typical presentation and clinical features of each skin rash
-Review of the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for each skin rash
V. Assessment of Suspicious Rashes
-Overview of the importance of identifying and managing suspicious skin rashes
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for suspicious skin rashes
-Review of the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
VI. Dermatological Emergencies
-Overview of the most common dermatological emergencies encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for dermatological emergencies
-Review of the appropriate referral pathways and management strategies for dermatological emergencies
VII. Case Studies
-Presentation of real-life case studies to illustrate the practical application of the concepts discussed in the community setting
-Interactive discussion with the audience on the diagnosis and management of the presented cases
VIII. Conclusion
-Summary of the key points covered in the lecture
-Reiteration of the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
-Closing remarks and Q&A session
-Welcome and brief introduction
-Establish the relevance of the topic by highlighting the common skin rashes encountered in the community setting and their impact on patient quality of life
-Outline the objectives of the lecture
II. Overview of Skin Rashes
-Definition of skin rashes and their types
-Prevalence and incidence of common skin rashes in Australia
-Brief discussion of the pathophysiology of skin rashes
III. Approach to Skin Rash Assessment
-Overview of the systematic approach to skin rash assessment, including history-taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests
-Discussion of the importance of identifying the location, distribution, morphology, and configuration of the rash
-Review of the various classification systems to describe skin rashes
IV. Common Skin Rashes
-Overview of the most common skin rashes encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the typical presentation and clinical features of each skin rash
-Review of the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for each skin rash
V. Assessment of Suspicious Rashes
-Overview of the importance of identifying and managing suspicious skin rashes
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for suspicious skin rashes
-Review of the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
VI. Dermatological Emergencies
-Overview of the most common dermatological emergencies encountered in the community setting
-Discussion of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for dermatological emergencies
-Review of the appropriate referral pathways and management strategies for dermatological emergencies
VII. Case Studies
-Presentation of real-life case studies to illustrate the practical application of the concepts discussed in the community setting
-Interactive discussion with the audience on the diagnosis and management of the presented cases
VIII. Conclusion
-Summary of the key points covered in the lecture
-Reiteration of the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
-Closing remarks and Q&A session
Takeaways
1. Describe the importance of identifying the location, distribution, morphology, and configuration of the rash
2. Review the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
3. Evaluate the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
2. Review the appropriate diagnostic tests and management strategies for suspicious skin rashes
3. Evaluate the importance of early detection and management of suspicious skin rashes in the community setting
Biography
Dr Ritu Gupta, Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists is a specialist dermatologist with an extensive skill set across cosmetic, medical and surgical dermatology.
She graduated with Honours in Medicine from the University of Sydney and was awarded a PhD for ground-breaking research into Vitamin D and the skin. She is a regular presenter at conferences and has a keen interest in educating the general practitioner community and the public on dermatology topics.
Dr Gupta works in private practice at Platinum Dermatology Skin Specialists and Dr Refresh, in Ultimo and provides a wide range of services including medical and surgical dermatology but also the full range of cosmetic dermatology for face and also body. These include treatment of rosacea, acne scarring, pigmentation, rejuvenation, pelvic floor strengthening for incontinence, and muscle building and fat reduction to improve core muscle strength to reduce back pain and improve physical well-being. She is delighted to be able to manage a patient’s medical problems and skin malignancies, and also to be able to address and manage their cosmetic concerns.
