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Learning Objectives

• Understand the clinical and pathophysiologic features of acne vulgaris.
• Understand the therapeutic options for acne vulgaris and when to use them.
• Understand the pharmacologic properties of retinoids.
• Build a differential diagnosis for follicular papules and pustules
• Recognize VisualDx as a tool for building differential diagnoses in dermatology.
• Recognize the clinical and pathophysiologic features of hidradenitis suppurativa.
• Understand the current therapeutic options for hidradenitis suppurativa.
• Understand the rationale for therapy of hidradenitis suppurativa with TNF-alpha inhibitors.
• Build a differential diagnosis for follicular papules and pustules.
• Recognize VisualDx as a tool for building differential diagnoses in dermatology.