This article describes common changes that may occur in pigmented lesions in pregnancy, features that are of concern and the management of suspected melanoma in pregnant women.

Apart from potentially decreasing the burden on emergency departments, incorporating broader-based wound care within a practice may enhance the GPs’ connectedness with their patients.

Early detection of wound complications is crucial to improving patients’ quality of life and reducing hospital readmission.

After appropriate assessment, selected simple lacerations may be suitable for primary closure by non-surgical means.

A variety of suture techniques can be effectively employed for direct closure of acute lacerations.

Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.

The past 15 years have witnessed an escalating interest in the role of the general practitioner with special interest in Australia and other countries.

Burns in children are common, with optimal management important to ensure wound healing and minimise the risks of subsequent scarring.

Apart from potentially decreasing the burden on emergency departments, incorporating broader-based wound care within a practice may enhance the GPs’ connectedness with their patients.

Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.

General practice is well placed to provide the screening and management of comorbidities associated with gout as recommended by international guidelines.

This study examines whether SMS reminders may be a useful tool in the spectrum of care needed for optimal asthma management in general practice.

This article focuses on the management of early breast cancer, highlighting recent changes and the role of the general practitioner in supporting women in their decision making and treatment.

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