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Skin Lesions
This presentation provides a systematic approach to assessing and diagnosing skin lesions in primary care. It explores key risk factors, including sun exposure, age, skin type, and immunosuppression, and differentiates between benign and malignant lesions. The session covers common skin conditions such as seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. It highlights red flag signs, the ABC criteria for lesion assessment, and the importance of dermoscopic evaluation and timely referrals to improve early detection and management of skin cancers.
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| Contributed by: | Clinical CPD - Primary Care Additional Roles |
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| Licence: | More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 07 July 2025 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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