Eczema in the community: new approaches to treatment

Presenters: Dr George Varigos and Emma King

PDF Slides – Emma King & George Varigos

Dr George Varigos and Ms Emma King have worked together in the Dermatology Department at the Royal Children’s Hospital for the past 15 years. They have seen the numbers of cases presenting to the dermatology outpatient clinic and emergency department increase and have developed strategies in clinical management as well as the service model change to provide excellent care and cope with the demand.

Dr George Varigos will explore the up to date pathophysiology of atopic eczema and the latest treatments and management in regards to this.

Ms Emma King, Nurse Practitioner will discuss the increasing demand for the dermatology service and how the dermatology department have developed  strategies to cope with this demand and include the community health care providers.

Presented on Wednesday 20th April 2011

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