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Eczema Management Made Easier- Practical Pearls for Primary Care​

4.7

Accredited (Credits: 0.5)
Free
1h
Audio: English

Synopsis

This webinar focuses on the practical management of atopic eczema, a common inflammatory skin condition seen across all ages in primary care. It links key aspects of eczema pathophysiology—including genetics, immune dysfunction, skin barrier impairment, and allergy—with everyday clinical practice. Management is structured around current NICE guidance and the PCDS ABC treatment pathway: Avoidance of irritants and trigger identification; Bland emollient therapy to support skin barrier repair; and Control of inflammation using topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, and antimicrobials when indicated. The session also covers flare prevention, itch management, treatment adherence, patient support, common misconceptions, and red flags for referral. Designed to be fast, focused, and practical, this webinar aims to simplify eczema care in the primary care setting.

Objectives

  • Describe the key pathophysiological mechanisms underlying atopic eczema, including the roles of genetics, immune dysregulation, skin barrier dysfunction, and allergy.
  • Summarize evidence-based management of atopic eczema in primary care using current NICE guidance and the PCDS ABC treatment pathway.
  • Recognize practical considerations in eczema care, including flare prevention, itch management, treatment adherence, patient education, and criteria for referral.

Accreditation

This course is accredited with 0.5 ECMEC credits valid in 26 countries. To claim your credits take the evaluation (satisfaction survey and evaluation questionnaire). You have 3 attempts for the evaluation. You need to pass the evaluation with a sufficient score to validate the course. Your diploma is issued instantaneously and sent to your email.

See more information on the accreditation at: Accreditation

Duration

1h

Target audience

Dermatology, General practice

Authors

Julie Van Onselen

Julie Van Onselen is a dermatology lecturer and clinical nurse specialist with three decades of experience. She provides national dermatology education, works in primary care skin clinics, and The National Eczema Society and advises other patient groups. A published writer and former journal editor, she is an honorary lecturer at Queen Marys, London and Oxford Brooks and EC member of the PCDS, contributing to national dermatology initiatives and educational events. 

Conflicts of interests statement:

Receipt of honoraria or consultation fees from L’Oréal. No grants, research support, speaker bureau participation, stock ownership, spouse/partner affiliations, or other support reported in the past three years.

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What you will learn

Before you begin

  • Pre-course assessment: please complete to help us personalize your learning experience

Introduction

  • Introduction

Fundamentals and assessment of eczema

  • Eczema: chronic disease, presentation and pathophysiology
  • Structured clinical assessment in primary care

Practical Management: Emollients and Anti‑inflammatory Therapy

  • Emollient Therapy: Evidence, Types and Patient Preference
  • Topical Anti‑inflammatory Treatments

Impact, Complications and Referral

  • Quality of Life and DLQI
  • Infections and Red Flags
  • Topical Steroid Withdrawal
  • Referral Criteria

Questions & Answers

  • Key Questions

Accreditation - Evaluation

  • Satisfaction survey
  • Multiple-choice test

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