Trichofolliculoma is a hard, dome-shaped, skin-coloured papule that presents with a central pore and a whitish immature hair; excision should be considered to confirm diagnosis and treatment.
A case study exploring a patient’s seven-year history of progressive asymptomatic hair loss.
Female pattern hair loss can affect women of all ages with significant morbidity and may be the first sign of an underlying systemic condition.
Scabies, an under-appreciated global health concern, needs to be considered in the differential of any pruritic cutaneous dermatoses.
The usefulness of modern point-of-care tests for group A streptococci (GAS) is determined by the presence of carriers of GAS.
This case study discusses the differential diagnoses and appropriate tests and investigations for a man aged 32 years with bilateral optic disc swelling.
A case presentation of lower limb rash with purpura below the knee.
Strategies to improve the implementation of muscle health assessment and management in general practice.
This issue explores ‘old’ infectious diseases (scabies, syphilis), ‘new’ infectious diseases (CJD, COVID-19), and medical advances such as RSV prevention products and point-of-care testing.
This study evaluates the susceptibility pattern of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to cefixime, ceftriaxone, azithromycin and doxycycline.
A systematic review assessing barriers to correct spirometry in Australian general practice.
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.
Dengue is a common cause of fever and rash in returned travellers from South-East Asia.
Most viral exanthems can be distinguished initially on the basis of age, distribution and morphology of the rash without requiring investigations.