Professor Hywel Williams, professor of dermato-epidemiology, answers questions from GP Dr Sara Ritchie on recognizing atopic eczema clinically, treating infected eczema, and steroid strengths for management
This module will update you on key areas of eczema, including:
- Different types of eczema and their causes
- When it is appropriate to carry out a skin swab
- What steroid strengths should be used on the face and body
- Advice on prescribing topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus
Professor Hywel Williams is professor of dermato-epidemiology and director of the Centre of Evidence-based Dermatology at the University of Nottingham, and is an honorary consultant dermatologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. He has a lifelong interest in studying the causes of and treatment for eczema.
He also directs the NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme .
May 01, 2017
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Excellent module with a practical application