This article investigates skin health in urban-living Aboriginal children and young people presenting to primary care.
Large-diameter lentigo maligna on sites of functional and cosmetic importance presents a difficult management issue.
Expanding the publications from the prior issue, we explore key aspects of melanoma diagnosis and management, and modern approaches to radiotherapy.
This article provides Australian GPs with an overview of Buruli ulcer, including its epidemiology, transmission, clinical features, diagnosis and management.
General practitioners can manage most skin cancers with some fundamental knowledge and skills. We provide key updates and insights, building a strong foundation, especially for keratinocyte cancers.
This article discusses how a collaborative approach and clear communication between general practitioners and pathologists can improve the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis.
This article provides an understanding of histopathological processes in Australian laboratories to enhance diagnostic precision, inform surgical margin evaluations and refine management approaches.
This article discusses primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer in Australia.
Furuncular myiasis is a condition caused by the infestation of skin by fly larvae leading to boil-like lesions.
Studies have shown the existence of steroid phobia, evidence of non-adherence and unresolved outcomes of skin conditions affecting quality of life and healthcare costs.
A nursing home resident aged 73 years was referred to the local dermatology department for management of a severe reaction to 5% 5-fluorouracil cream.
A nursing home resident aged 80 years, when presenting for an influenza vaccination, was noted to have a large fungating lesion with rolled edges on the right side of his chest.
A man aged 52 years with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer presented with a firm, non-tender, skin-coloured papule.