This case highlights the prevalence and potential consequences of elevated blood pressure in children and adolescents, as well as options for managing hypertension in the paediatric population.

Palpitations are one of the most common presentations to general practice, and while they are usually benign, they may also have life-threatening significance.

An otherwise well girl aged 11 months presented to her general practitioner with an unusual lesion on her posterior neck.

A number of common skin disorders have an altered and challenging appearance when arising on the foot.

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.

The primary care physician has an essential role in providing women with guidance, counselling and assessment regarding fertility concerns.

The most commonly encountered mucosal surface lesions are those of an epithelial break (ulcer) or an alteration in thickness, texture or colour (white, red or pigmented lesion).

In children and adolescents, there exist a variety of congenital and acquired naevi and other pigmented skin lesions that can be diagnostically problematic.

Poikiloderma of Civatte is a common benign condition of the sun-exposed areas of the neck characterised by atrophy, telangiectasia and pigmentation changes.

A man presented with a three-year history of intensely itchy legs following failed treatment with mild to mid-strength topical steroids elsewhere.

Extreme androgenisation in a female requires timely investigation.

Primary care carries a large burden of the diagnosis and management of skin cancer; having a structured approach with use of surveillance and diagnostic tools can facilitate early cancer detection.

Clinician/pathologist communication is important for accurate diagnosis of melanocytic skin tumours.

A girl aged one week presented to the general practitioner for a routine baby check.