Nails: Diagnosis and therapy in fungal nail infection
Fungal infections more commonly affect the toenails and can be a cause...
Featured Content
From January 2011 MIMS Oncology and Palliative Care will become MIMS Oncology
This is a quarterly medical journal for healthcare professionals with a special interest in women's health
This is a quarterly medical journal for GPs with a special interest, GPs, nurses or consultant dermatologists
Struma ovarii is one of the highly specialised forms of benign germ cell tumours
Four presentations of skin conditions - diagnosis, differential diagnoses and management
Clinical
Hyperhidrosis: Botulinum toxin therapy in hyperhidrosis
Therapy aims to improve patients' quality of life. By Dr Moumita Chattopadhyay...
Scalp conditions: Consequences of physical and chemical haircare
Some procedures can cause permanent scalp and hair damage. By Dr Dupe...
Nails: Examining the nails as an aid to diagnosis
The nails can provide clues that assist with the diagnosis of a...
1 CPD credit: Eczema: Identifying infected eczema in children
It is important to try to identify trigger factors, such as skin...
Psoriasis in children and young adults
Psoriasis can have a psychological impact, even in younger patients. By Dr...
Management of pruritus in the elderly
This common condition can be challenging to treat. By Dr Sabrina Khan,...
Managing acne vulgaris in primary care
Diagnosis of severity is the basis for treating this condition. By Dr...
A rare, serious variant of cutaneous lymphoma
This condition may present with non-specific features. By Dr Anton B Alexandroff...
Management of cellulitis and erysipelas
Despite being increasingly common, these conditions can be difficult to manage. By...
Opinion
Editorial: The unintended consequences of personal grooming
In this issue there is a considerable spotlight on the management of...
Editorial: Update to the NICE guidance on management of psoriasis
The new guidelines update and revise information on the management of patients...
Expert Opinion: Improving the recognition of amelanotic melanoma
The diagnosis of malignant melanoma is not always straightforward. By Dr Ekaterina...
Psychological interventions and quality of life in psoriasis
Skin conditions have a great impact on patients' self-esteem and quality of...
The increase in non-melanoma skin cancer
Sun-seeking behaviour is thought to be the main cause of the notable...
Why skin cancer rates are on the increase across the world
Skin cancer rates, including melanoma, are on the increase worldwide
Biologics in the treatment of psoriasis
Research continues to expand the range of biologics available. By Dr Anthony...
Expert Opinion: Skin cancer and the two-week wait referral
Is the two-week wait referral system improving diagnosis rates in skin cancer?
The role of biological agents in the management of psoriasis
The range of biologics for the treatment of psoriasis is growing and...
Acne and psychiatric disorders
The psychological sequelae of acne are often not recognised. By Dr Anthony...
Education
10-minute consultation: management of vaginal discharge in a teenager
A sensitive approach will allow a teenager to overcome her reticence and...
Management of urinary incontinence in women
A focused patient assessment can help to avoid more invasive procedures.
The Inside Edge
At-a-glance selections from recent journals
Pictorial case studies
Four presentations of skin conditions - diagnosis, differential diagnoses and management
The Inside Edge
At-a-glance guide to recent journal articles
Case study - when a high PSA result has been missed
Our panel of experts considers practical and ethical questions that can occur...
End of life experiences in minority ethnic groups
End of life care should be tailored more specifically to reflect ethnic...
The Inside Edge
At-a-glance selection from the latest journals
News
Tanning beds 'breaking UV safety limits'
Sunbeds regularly flout European safety limits on UV radiation, research suggests. By...
Obesity and risk of psoriasis
Obesity can activate genes that increase the risk of psoriasis, research has...
Itching 'triggers scratching in others'
Watching someone else itch is enough to unconsciously trigger scratching, research has...
Risk of skin cancer in patients with vitiligo
Patients with vitiligo have a decreased risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin...
Short-term use of eczema cream in infants
Use of an anti-inflammatory cream to treat eczema is safe for short-term...
Text messages for patients with psoriasis
Sending daily text messages to patients with psoriasis can help with medicines...
Self-examination for skin cancer
Regular self-examination for signs of skin cancer may cut the risk of...
Allergy link to CLOCK genes
Mutations in genes that regulate the body's sense of time may trigger...
New product update
A round-up of the latest developments in pharmaceuticals, clinical studies and guidance,...
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Possible searches include drugs (by brand, generic ingredient or drug class), diseases and more.
