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New insights into our understanding of skin morphology, treatment and cultural contexts equip GPs to manage various skin diseases as they might present in all the individuals they serve.
Clinical
This study discusses how skin in patients with skin of colour is biologically, functionally and structurally different to that of patients with lightly pigmented skin.
This study discusses the importance of recognising and treating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in skin of colour because it can be a significant patient concern.
This paper synthesises the latest literature on the diagnosis, assessment, treatment outcomes and cultural considerations for managing atopic dermatitis in children with skin of colour.
Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic depigmenting disorder resulting from the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes.
Clinical challenge
These questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue. Please choose the single best answer for each question.
Editorial
Holistic primary care extends not just across an individual’s lifespan but also to people of all cultures, genders, orientations, beliefs and socio-economic position.
Column
American Born Chinese will prompt discussions on identities, family and friendship.
This article aims to provide an overview of evidence-based assessment, management and referral options for insomnia in Australian general practice.
This paper discusses the possible risks and non-surgical management options for a man with urinary bladder cystitis and a giant urinary bladder diverticulum with calculus formation within.
Research
This study compares virtual reality against standard care for children undergoing routine four-year-old immunisations.
This study highlights the need for a public health intervention, such as a vaccination program, to address the low immunisation coverage among Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia.
Professional
This paper describes a step-by-step approach to ethics applications for research projects in primary care for new and inexperienced researchers and those new to primary care research.
Viewpoint
This article provides an overview of the process of planning, drafting and submitting a paper for first-time authors.
Improving general practice-based research will enable the development of contextually relevant evidence-based medicine and recommendations in general practice, ultimately benefitting Australians.