1 CPD credit: Skin manifestations of major tropical infections
Disorders of the skin can provide valuable clues to underlying systemic infection....
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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
Management of chickenpox in pregnancy
Chickenpox in pregnancy poses a serious risk to mother and fetus. By...
Diagnostic developments in pemphigus vulgaris
Significant advances have been made in the management of PV. By Dr...
PVL Staph aureus, an emerging pathogen
PVL-SA infection may be a factor in commonly seen skin conditions. By...
1 CPD credit: MIMS Dermatology Guide to Acne: Differential diagnosis in patients with acne
Accurate diagnosis is essential in the treatment of this common condition. By...
Management of dermatomyositis
The aim is to improve muscle strength and skin manifestations. By Dr...
1 CPD credit: Diagnosis and treatment of impetigo in children
Recognition of the different clinical presentations is important. By Dr Hui Min...
1.5 CPD credits: Management of bullous pemphigoid
Initially, it can be impossible to differentiate clinically between the immunobullous disorders....
Diagnosis and management of tinea capitis
Most fungal scalp infections are of human, not animal, origin. By Dr...
MIMS Dermatology Guide to Eczema: Management of atopic eczema exacerbations
Atopic eczema can be successfully treated in the long term, but a...
Opinion
Acne and psychiatric disorders
The psychological sequelae of acne are often not recognised. By Dr Anthony...
The psychological sequelae of common skin conditions
Skin conditions are common, affecting all ages and races. However, the psychological...
The role of the GP with a special interest in dermatology
Training as a GPSI is an excellent way to experience new professional...
The challenge of training to become a GPSI in dermatology
With this issue you will also find the MIMS Dermatology Guide to...
MIMS Dermatology Guide to Eczema: Introduction
Welcome to the MIMS Dermatology Guide to Eczema. The next supplements will...
New guidance on GP management of skin cancer
Guidelines now relate specifically to the management of skin cancer in the...
Guidance on sun protection should be as clear as daylight
In the previous issue, we published the first of our series of...
HPV testing in the cervical screening programme
Initially, HPV testing will be used to triage borderline cases and mild...
Expert profile: Dr Steve Schey
Dr Steve Schey, Myeloma Clinical Lead at King's College Hospital, London, and...
Access to radiotherapy for cancer patients
Commissioners and services need to investigate the shortfall in provision of radiotherapy...
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
Seasonal affective disorder
Scientists have developed an unusual way of treating seasonal affective disorder, caused...
Acne treatment and pharyngitis
The risk of pharyngitis is greatly increased by oral antibiotic treatment for...
Corticosteroids in pregnant women
Pregnant women should be given mild to moderate topical corticosteroids when such...
Psoriasis patients and disease risk
Patients with psoriasis are more likely to have a wide range of...
GP consultations for skin conditions
Skin conditions are the most frequent new reason for GP consultations in...
Promoting bone health
A daily tipple could help to keep your bones healthy
Hairdryer use and hair damage
Drying your hair with a hairdryer may not damage your hair
Allergy testing in children
All children should undergo allergy testing to spot potential triggers, researchers suggest,...
Psychological side-effects of skin disease
Clinicians should consider the pyschological effects of skin diseases such as acne...
Patch testing in children
Patch testing is warranted in children who have suspected allergies, researchers suggest.
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