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Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1|Describe how common dermatologic conditions present differently across skin tones, including variations in erythema, inflammation, pigmentation, and lesion morphology.
2|Recognize and differentiate frequently missed dermatologic conditions in patients with lighter and darker skin, including common inflammatory conditions, infections, and potentially life-threatening disorders.
3|Recognize frequently missed dermatologic conditions in patients with skin of color and lighter skin, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, tinea, scabies, Lyme disease, pityriasis rosea, hidradenitis suppurativa, and cutaneous malignancies.
4|Differentiate common dermatologic conditions from their clinical mimics using lesion morphology, distribution, associated symptoms, patient history, and physical examination findings.
5|Recognize dermatologic emergencies and red flags, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS, eczema herpeticum, non-blanching purpura, and suspicious acral or nail lesions requiring urgent evaluation.
6|Identify clinical features that distinguish infectious conditions from inflammatory dermatoses and recognize when commonly used treatments, such as topical corticosteroids, may mask or worsen an underlying diagnosis.
7|Apply an equitable, skin-tone-inclusive approach to dermatologic assessment by incorporating appropriate lighting, palpation, examination of all skin surfaces, and awareness of variations in disease presentation.

Presenter(s): 

Marie Meckel, PA
Baystate Mason Square Health Center