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/