This week’s case discussion, submitted by Dr Robert Teunisse, features an 80-year-old male patient with a past history of two melanomas in situ. Dr Teunisse noted two suspicious lesions on the patient’s back during his routine skin check. The first is on the right scapula. What do you make of this lesion? What would you […] The post Case discussion: How would you treat this patient? [20 March] appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

This week’s case discussion, submitted by Dr David Stewart, features a 53-year-old female patient who visited Dr Stewart after attending a dermatologist appointment with her son the preceding week. During that consult, the dermatologist had noted a lesion on her arm and insisted she attend her usual GP to get it removed. Because the appointment […] The post Case discussion: How would you treat this patient? [13 March] appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

This week’s case discussion, submitted by Dr Renuka Ranasinghe, features a 79-year-old female patient with Type I skin and a history of multiple non-melanoma skin cancers as well as a melanoma on her left eye. This pink scaly lesion was found on her left upper arm during her skin check. The patient reports that the […] The post Case discussion: How would you treat this patient? [27 February] appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

In this week’s discussion, submitted by Dr Renuka Ranasinghe, we look at the challenging case of an 88-year-old lady with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease who came in for a skin check. She is wheelchair bound, and frequent writhing movements were an issue during examination and treatment (therefore, apologies for the blur in the photos). According […] The post Case discussion: How would you treat this patient? [20 February] appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

Nutritional dermatoses are a group of skin conditions caused by a deficiency or imbalance of specific nutrients in the diet. These conditions can range from mild to severe, impacting a patient’s quality of life. Primary care doctors need to be aware of these conditions and how to assess and treat them. For further information on […] The post [5 min read] How to manage nutritional dermatoses appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

This month we look at some skin cancer surgery options. Many of you will be aware of the recent publications of the UQ Flap, and now a further paper have been presented with a Modified UQ Flap, as an alternative to the rhomboid flap. For further information on this topic, you may be interested to […] The post Research summary: The Modified UQ Flap: An alternative for other flaps appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

This week’s case discussion, submitted by Dr David Stewart, features a 73-year-old male patient with a lesion on his right ear detected during his routine skin cancer check. The patient reports that the lesion has been present for many months and doesn’t bother him. What are your thoughts on the clinical and dermoscopy photos? What […] The post Case discussion: How would you treat this patient? [13 February] appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

“Throw out everything that’s in the patient’s cupboard!” How do you manage patients presenting in your practice with acne? In this short video, Aesthetic Doctor Dianne King gives her top three tips for managing acne patients, plus how to take an effective acne patient history to best inform your management plan. For further information on […] The post [4 min watch] Top 3 tips to manage acne & how to take acne patient history appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

Doctors in primary care often hear their patients’ concerns about age-related skin changes. In most cases, these are only body-image issues, and there are no medical indications for treatment. However, what starts as insecurity about one’s physical appearance can quickly translate into depression, anxiety, a decrease in social and physical activity, and a lower quality […] The post [5 min read] How to manage patients with ageing concerns appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more

Did you know that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects at least 1 in 4 people worldwide (1)? The condition is reversible in patients who implement lifestyle changes such as medical nutrition therapy, and primary care physicians are in a pivotal position for prevention, screening, and care. For further information on this topic, you may be […] The post [4 min read] Medical nutrition for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease appeared first on Skin Cancer Blog ..read more