Psoriasis 101: A Guide for Primary Care Physicians
CME Unit: 0.50/1 point | 
1 Hour | 
18 Aug 2025
Overview
About
Psoriasis is a chronic, noncommunicable, inflammatory skin disease which affects millions of people globally. Among the classifications of the disease, psoriasis vulgaris or plaque psoriasis, is the most prevalent type. Psoriasis poses a serious impact on public health since individuals with this condition may develop multiple chronic comorbidities. In general, the role of primary care physicians in providing diagnosis, initiating optimal management, and timely referral is essential in improving quality of life among patients with psoriasis.
This e-learning module presents an overview on the diagnosis, practical approach, and therapy for psoriasis.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate psoriatic lesions from other eczematous lesions
- Differentiate the different types of psoriasis
- Determine the appropriate management for patients presenting with psoriasis
Topics covered
- Introduction
- Different types of psoriasis
- Evaluation and diagnostics
- Therapeutics
0.5 / 1 CME Point Available
- This module is accredited for 1 CME Point for medical practitioners enrolled in The Medical Council of Hong Kong’s Continuing Medical Education Programme for Practising Doctors who are not taking CME for Specialists.
- This module is accredited for both Hong Kong Doctors Union (HKDU) members and non-members.
- This module is accredited for 0.50 CME point for fellows of Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, and Hong Kong College of Physicians.
- Please note that this module will not earn CME credit for fellows of colleges not listed here.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CME points.
Keywords: psoriasis, systemic psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, psoriasis treatment