Topical Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris in New Zealand

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Topical Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris in New Zealand

This Research Review E-Learning Module is intended for New Zealand GPs.  Content includes an overview of psoriasis vulgaris including presentation, impacts on patients and clinical assessment. Treatment protocols are discussed with a focus on topical therapies. Particular emphasis is given to a new aerosol foam spray containing a fixed-dose combination of calcipotriol and betamethasone diproprionate. This E-Learning Module is based on the Research Review Educational Series publication ‘Topical Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris in New Zealand’.

Before starting the module please read the Educational Series publication, accessed through the link below:

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Educational Series - Topical Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris in New Zealand

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This E-Learning Module covers:

  • Prevalence, complications and impacts of psoriasis
  • Clinical features of psoriasis
  • Assessment & differential diagnoses for psoriasis
  • General treatment considerations
  • Protocols for treatment with topical therapies
  • Calcipotriol/betamethasone diproprionate aerosol foam spray

Learning outcomes

After completing this module you should have an improved understanding of the:

  • Prevalence, complications and impacts of psoriasis
  • Clinical features of psoriasis
  • Assessment & differential diagnoses for psoriasis
  • General treatment considerations for psoriasis
  • Protocols for treatment of psoriasis with topical therapies
  • Calcipotriol/betamethasone diproprionate aerosol foam spray

Contributing experts

Expert commentary is provided by Dr Bruce Taylor, Senior Consultant Dermatologist at Wellington Hospital. 

Module questions have been developed by Dr Chris Tofield, who works in primary care skin cancer treatment, is clinical advisor at Bay of Plenty District Health Board, and consultant to Research Review.

Accreditation

"Topical Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris in New Zealand" E-Learning Module has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 1 CME credit for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
Further info

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