Primary Care Show 2025

This presentation will look at recognsing normal skin lesions, and the early detection of skin cancer in primary care. Skin assessment and history is key, with detection of signs and symptoms which may suggest malignancy, and referral pathways via the NHS Faster Diagnosis Standard (formally NICE 2-week wait). The session will include an introduction to dermoscopy, a diagnostic tool which is very helpful for examining skin lesions and recognising morphology of normal skin lesions and skin cancer. All HCPs should be able to assess skin lesions, know the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, and when to refer. Learning outcomes Improve skills in clinical assessment of skin lesions Understand more about the recognition of normal and skin lesions of concern  Be introduced to dermoscopy, as a helpful examination tool