PE4S148 - Inflammatory Dermatoses 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S148
Module Title: Inflammatory Dermatoses
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Clinical Services
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2019 Final Year of Intake: 2030
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2031

Module Aims

Cultivate expertise in the critical assessment, accurate identification, and development of evidence-based management strategies for inflammatory dermatoses, integrating current research and emerging therapies into advanced clinical practice.

Content Summary

Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:

Topics may include 

Differential diagnosis of inflammatory dermatoses

Atopic eczema

Contact dermatitis

Psoriasis

Urticaria

Bullous eruptions

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 40
Seminars 40
Problem/Challenge-based Learning 40
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically analyse and interpret evidence relating to common inflammatory skin conditions, applying this knowledge to resolve complex diagnostic challenges.
LO2 Design and defend evidence-based management plans for inflammatory dermatoses, showcasing advanced clinical judgment and application of current research.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to Inflammatory Dermatoses to be completed within a 10-day period. 60 N/A 30 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal 0 600 10 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to Inflammatory Dermatoses. 0 1000 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject. Learna: Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to Inflammatory Dermatoses. 0 2500 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Project 1
Case study 1

Reading List

The module reading list is available to the students to access via electronic links on the learning platform (Moodle).

In addition to the list below, each list is supplemented with up-to-date peer-reviewed journal articles and studies that are continually refreshed as guidelines change and new treatments and technologies emerge.

Additional reading resources are also provided where relevant by the tutors during the running of the module in the discussion forum to keep the reading resources current and relevant.

Core Textbooks:

Graham-Brown, R., Harman, K. and Johnston, G. (2017) Dermatology Lecture Notes. 11th edn. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Griffiths, C.E.M., Barker, J., Bleiker, T., Chalmers, R. and Creamer, D. (eds.) (2016) Rook's Textbook of Dermatology. 9th edn. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Karadag, A.S., Parish, L.C. and Wang, J. (eds.) (2022) Roxburgh's Common Skin Diseases. 19th edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Core Websites:

British Association of Dermatologists (no date) Clinical Guidelines. [Online]

DermNet (no date) Skin Conditions. [Online]

Indicative Module 4 Reading:

Daniel, B.S. and Wittal, R. (2015) 'Vitiligo treatment update', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 56(2), pp. 85-92.

Dong, J. and Goldenberg, G. (2017) 'New Biologics in Psoriasis: An Update on IL-23 and IL-17 Inhibitors', Cutis, 99(2), pp. 123-127.

Fossati, I. and Gold, M.H. (2017) 'Dermatologists' perceptions of blue-red light acne phototherapies', Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 76(6, Suppl. 1), p. AB95.

Mahil, S.K., Capon, F. and Barker, J.N. (2016) 'Update on psoriasis immunopathogenesis and targeted immunotherapy', Seminars in Immunopathology, 38(1), pp. 11-27.

Prens, E. and Deckers, I. (2015) 'Pathophysiology of hidradenitis suppurativa: An update', Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 73(5, Suppl. 1), pp. S8-S11.

Robles-Méndez, J.C., Rizo-Frías, P., Herz-Ruelas, M.E., Pandya, A.G. and Ocampo Candiani, J. (2018) 'Lichen planus pigmentosus and its variants: review and update', International Journal of Dermatology, 57(5), pp. 505-514.