Lecture: No skin off my eye – a dermatology drive-by for periocular skin

This lecture will provide a recap of common periorbital skin problems, including some easy diagnostic tips, management strategies, and early warning signs for worrying lesions. It will cover the eyelid skin anatomy and discuss eyelid allergies such as irritant and contact eczema and eyelid anomalies associated with systemic medical conditions including psoriasis, rosacea and periorificial dermatitis, before finishing on common eyelid cancers and the need for early recognition. The session will help practitioners become more confident in diagnosing and managing eyelid conditions in primary care.

Learning outcome(s):

Practitioners will identify how to assess patients presenting with eyelid and adnexal skin abnormalities leading to appropriate diagnosis and formulation of management plans, including providing advice on treatment and obtaining suitable medications (s.7)

Practitioners will recognise how to manage patients presenting with eyelid and adnexal skin abnormalities within their scope of practice including being aware of current good practice and applying this to the care that they provide, including onward referral when indicated (s.5 and s.6).