Atopic dermatitis with focus on Sub-Saharan Africa: Training for national and district-level health workers
World Health Organization .
Photo Credit: A. Taieb
Course details
Year developed
2024
Language(s)
English
Certification
Yes
Target audience
Target audiences
Health workers
Management & Organization
Researchers
About this course
Atopic dermatitis is one of the common skin diseases globally and is often co-endemic with many skin neglected tropical diseases. This course provides comprehensive information about the cause, diagnosis, and management of atopic dermatitis, with special consideration to Sub-Saharan countries and dark skin.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Describe the common features of atopic dermatitis among Sub-Saharan communities screened for NTDs
Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
Outline the basic therapeutic management plan for atopic dermatitis
List the complications of severe atopic dermatitis and how to minimize this risk
