Psoriasis 101: A Guide for Primary Care Physicians
1 point | 
1 Hour | 
21 Sep 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 of diagnosis, practical approach, and therapy for psoriasis, consisting of topical therapies, phototherapy, and systemic biologic and non-biologic agents.
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
1 CPD Point Available
- Score at least 60% on the quiz.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
Keywords: psoriasis, systemic psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, psoriasis treatment