A concise dermatology teaching module covering the clinical features, assessment tools, investigations, and management of common benign and malignant skin lesions.

Distinguish the clinical features of common benign moles from the three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma

Apply structured assessment tools to decide when a pigmented lesion needs urgent referral

Understand how BCC, SCC and melanoma are staged and diagnosed, including the prognostic significance of Breslow thickness in melanoma

Describe the treatment ladder for each skin cancer type

Concise guide to Skin Lesions

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Concise guide to Dermatology conditions

MedShr's Concise Guides to Dermatology provides an expert-sourced overview of dermatological conditions relevant for all healthcare professionals.

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This module provides a concise, evidence-based overview for healthcare professionals from foundation level to consultant, covering clinical presentation and subtypes across skin types, severity assessment and management from topical therapy to biologics and newly approved small molecules. 

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