Learning module: Blotches: Light rashes
The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients presenting with light rashes.
After completing this module, the learner should be able to:
Identify and describe the morphology of common light rashes
Describe the use of Wood’s lamp and KOH examination to evaluate light spots
Recommend an initial treatment plan for selected light rashes
Determine when to refer a patient with a light rash to a dermatologist
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