MER Primary Care Conferences – Dermatology for Primary Care 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive Updates in Clinical Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Dermatologic Infections, and Office-Based Dermatology

Strengthen your confidence in diagnosing and managing common skin conditions with MER Primary Care Conferences – Dermatology for Primary Care 2026, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program presented by Medical Education Resources (MER). Designed specifically for primary care clinicians, family physicians, internists, and healthcare professionals who routinely evaluate dermatologic complaints, this evidence-based conference delivers practical updates on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the skin disorders most frequently encountered in everyday clinical practice.

Held April 3–5, 2026, at The Westin Verasa Napa, Napa, California, this educational program features nationally recognized dermatology experts who present current clinical guidelines, diagnostic strategies, office-based procedures, and real-world case discussions. Participants will learn how to recognize common and high-risk dermatologic conditions, distinguish benign from malignant lesions, perform accurate differential diagnoses, and determine when specialist referral is appropriate.

Whether treating inflammatory dermatoses, infectious skin diseases, acne, pigment disorders, parasitic infestations, or skin cancer, this course provides practical, evidence-based knowledge that can immediately improve patient care and clinical decision-making.

Product Details

• Course: Dermatology for Primary Care 2026
• Provider: Medical Education Resources (MER)
• Conference Dates: April 3–5, 2026
• Location: The Westin Verasa Napa, Napa, California, USA
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Course Overview

Dermatologic complaints account for millions of primary care visits each year, making skin disease recognition an essential skill for frontline healthcare providers. Because many serious systemic illnesses first present with cutaneous manifestations, clinicians must be able to accurately diagnose common skin disorders, recognize warning signs of malignancy, initiate evidence-based treatment, and determine when referral is necessary.

Dermatology for Primary Care 2026 delivers a comprehensive review of the most important dermatologic conditions encountered in outpatient practice. Through expert-led lectures and case-based learning, participants review inflammatory skin diseases, bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections, acne, papulosquamous disorders, pigmented lesions, melanoma recognition, skin cancer surveillance, and common office-based dermatologic procedures.

The curriculum emphasizes practical clinical application, helping healthcare professionals improve diagnostic accuracy while providing effective, patient-centered dermatologic care.

What You'll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between atopic, allergic contact, irritant contact, and nummular dermatitis.
• Diagnose and manage papulosquamous disorders using evidence-based treatment strategies.
• Recognize and treat viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic skin infections.
• Develop effective treatment plans for acne and acneiform eruptions.
• Identify cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases.
• Recognize suspicious pigmented lesions and improve early melanoma detection.
• Monitor patients at increased risk for skin cancer.
• Perform basic dermatologic procedures commonly used in primary care practice.
• Apply case-based diagnostic reasoning to common dermatologic conditions.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Inflammatory Skin Diseases

Review practical approaches to diagnosing and treating the most common inflammatory dermatoses encountered in primary care.

Topics include:

• Atopic dermatitis
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Irritant contact dermatitis
• Nummular dermatitis
• Chronic eczema
• Inflammatory skin disorders

Participants learn how to distinguish clinically similar presentations while selecting appropriate topical and systemic therapies.

Papulosquamous Disorders

Develop confidence in evaluating erythematous, scaly skin diseases through evidence-based diagnostic strategies.

Topics include:

• Psoriasis
• Papulosquamous eruptions
• Differential diagnosis
• Chronic inflammatory dermatoses
• Treatment selection

Infectious Dermatology

Review the diagnosis and management of common infectious skin diseases affecting patients across all age groups.

Viral Skin Infections

Including:

• Herpes simplex
• Herpes zoster
• Molluscum contagiosum
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Viral exanthems

Bacterial Skin Infections

Including:

• Cellulitis
• Impetigo
• Folliculitis
• Abscesses
• Erysipelas

Fungal Skin Infections

Including:

• Tinea infections
• Onychomycosis
• Cutaneous candidiasis
• Nail fungal disease

Faculty review evidence-based antimicrobial therapies and appropriate diagnostic testing.

Acne & Acneiform Disorders

Strengthen your understanding of acne diagnosis and treatment using modern therapeutic algorithms.

Topics include:

• Acne vulgaris
• Acneiform eruptions
• Topical therapies
• Oral medications
• Combination treatment strategies
• Treatment sequencing

Parasitic Skin Diseases

Learn to recognize and effectively manage common parasitic infestations encountered in outpatient practice.

Topics include:

• Scabies
• Pediculosis (lice)
• Tick-related skin disease
• Bedbug infestations
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Evidence-based treatment

Skin Cancer & Pigmented Lesions

Review current recommendations for early detection and management of skin malignancies.

Topics include:

• Melanoma
• Pigmented lesions
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Skin cancer screening
• Dermoscopic principles
• Risk assessment
• Surveillance strategies

Participants develop practical approaches to identifying suspicious lesions and determining appropriate referral or biopsy.

Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Examine skin findings that may indicate underlying internal diseases, autoimmune disorders, endocrine abnormalities, infectious diseases, or malignancies, improving early diagnosis and comprehensive patient evaluation.

Office-Based Dermatology

Review common dermatologic procedures that can be safely performed in primary care settings.

Topics include:

• Skin biopsy principles
• Cryotherapy
• Lesion evaluation
• Minor dermatologic surgery
• Office procedures
• Patient counseling

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate atopic, allergic contact, irritant contact, and nummular dermatitis.
• Diagnose and treat papulosquamous skin diseases.
• Recognize viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic skin infections.
• Apply evidence-based management of acne and acneiform eruptions.
• Identify cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease.
• Evaluate patients at risk for melanoma and other skin cancers.
• Perform appropriate office-based dermatologic procedures.
• Develop individualized treatment plans through case-based clinical learning.

Educational Highlights

• Clinical Dermatology
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Contact Dermatitis
• Nummular Dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Papulosquamous Disorders
• Acne Vulgaris
• Acneiform Eruptions
• Viral Skin Infections
• Bacterial Skin Infections
• Fungal Skin Infections
• Onychomycosis
• Scabies
• Lice
• Tick-Borne Skin Disorders
• Melanoma
• Pigmented Lesions
• Skin Cancer Screening
• Dermatologic Surgery
• Office-Based Procedures
• Case-Based Learning
• Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

MER Dermatology for Primary Care 2026 is specifically designed for office-based clinicians who manage dermatologic conditions as part of everyday practice. Rather than focusing exclusively on specialist-level dermatology, the course emphasizes practical diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, early recognition of serious disease, and efficient office management of common skin disorders. The combination of expert faculty, current guidelines, procedural instruction, and real-world case discussions makes this program highly valuable for clinicians seeking to improve diagnostic confidence and patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internists
• General Practitioners
• Dermatologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Family Medicine Residents
• Dermatology Residents
• Healthcare Professionals involved in outpatient dermatologic care

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you provide family medicine, internal medicine, or comprehensive primary care, MER Primary Care Conferences – Dermatology for Primary Care 2026 offers an outstanding evidence-based review of the skin conditions clinicians encounter every day. Combining nationally recognized faculty, practical diagnostic strategies, office-based procedures, updated treatment recommendations, and case-based learning, this program equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to deliver exceptional dermatologic care.

4. Topics

• Dermatitis: Overview of the causes and forms of skin irritants; Contact, atopic, irritant, nummular, seborrheic and exfoliative; Treatment of blistering, oozing, crusting and flaking; Diagnostic principles and management strategies.

• Papulosquamous Diseases: Diagnostic principles of skin lesions consisting of red or purple papules; Psoriasis, lichen planus, pityriasis rosea, lupus erythematosus; Discussion of how to tell one scaly rash from another.

• Viral Infections of the Skin: Proper diagnosis and differences in viral skin presentation; Herpes simplex, varicella-zoster, viral exanthems; Molluscum and warts; Treating lasting post-herpetic neuralgia; Symptom management and referral to dermatology.

• Bacterial Infections of the Skin: Impetigo, ecthyma, foliculitis, furunculosis, necrotizing fasciitis, Lyme disease, syphilis; diagnosis and management; Guidelines for antibiotic treatment; Management of special populations.

• Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disease : Skin will often reflect signs of systemic diseases, be useful for diagnosis, or suffer from a complication of disease or its treatment; Diagnosis of rheumatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and psychologic conditions based on cutaneous findings.

• Acne and Acneiform Eruptions: Identification of noninflammatory open or closed comedones and inflammatory lesions; Determination of treatment therapies based on acne grading scale; Bacterial folliculitis, drug-induced acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, miliaria, perioral dermatitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis; Topical and systemic therapy.

• Parasitic Infections of the Skin: Clinical presentations of various parasitic skin infections including scabies, lice, ticks, and bedbugs; Principles of treatment.

• Fungal Infections of the Skin: Dermatophytes, tinea versicolor, candidiasis; Selected deep fungal infections; Onycholysis; Drug induced nail changes; paronychia, koilonychia, nail discolorations, tumors of the nail; Fungal infections diagnosis and management; Overview and comparison of antifungal treatment options.

• Diagnosis and Management of Patients at High Risk for Skin Cancer: Examination of patients with significant actinic damage; The reduction of skin cancer risk with field treatments; Recognition of the different types of squamous cell skin cancer; Recognition of the different types of basal cell cancer.

• Diagnosis and Management of Pigmented Lesions : Recognition of dysplastic nevi and the management of patients with these familial lesions; Identification of melanomas that begin in solar lentigo (liver spots); Identification of melanomas that begin in nevi or de novo; Identification of melanoma in unusual locations; Identification of lesions for early biopsy.

• Skin Surgery for Primary Care: Techniques and procedures to perform common dermatology procedures in the office setting; Biopsy techniques for shave, punch, and excision; Instruction and best practices for local anesthesia; Overview and proper setting for cryosurgery.

• Dermatology Cases : Challenging case presentations in dermatology.