When using topical options for treating low-grade lesions, it is important to inform the patient about possible treatment failure and the need to have another intervention if the lesion recurs.

This is a case study on toxic epidermal necrolysis.

This article discusses the assessment of acute- to subacute-onset erythematous and scaly plaques that are present on multiple body sites in a patient aged >65 years.

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.

This study discusses the importance of recognising and treating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in skin of colour because it can be a significant patient concern.

This procedure is a simple, quick and cost-effective option which, when used appropriately and correctly, has shown excellent clinical efficacy and favourable cosmetic outcomes.

A woman aged 70 years presented with a longstanding pigmented lesion on her right ear.

A man aged 53 years presents with a 1–2-month history of a rapidly increasing skin growth on his right medial ankle.

Skin cancer medicine is a core component of Australian general practice and is consistently in the top 10 conditions managed.

Skin cancer medicine is a core component of Australian general practice. The Focus articles featured in this issue discuss the management of pigmented skin lesions in general practice.

A case is discussed of a boy who presented with skin markings that arose in the context of fevers and a sore throat.

Syphilis is a great mimicker and should not be forgotten as a differential diagnosis of erythematous scaly rashes.

A case presentation of lower limb rash with purpura below the knee.

This article considers the relationships between the dose and volume of the local anaesthetic lignocaine and wound complications in skin cancer excisions.

Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic depigmenting disorder resulting from the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes.