Introduction to general dermatology-

history, examination and terminology.Acne vulgaris

Nagla KonborMedical Students Teaching,

23/04/2013

DERMATOLOGY

• Prevalence of skin disease needing medical care is around 20%

• 10% of primary care consultations • Eczema, acne, infections, warts and

psoriasis and skin tumours

• Each year around 1% of the population is referred for a dermatology opinion

Acne

Web resources

• http://www.bad.org.uk

• www.aad.org

• http://www.dermnetnz.org/