Spot Dx — What’s causing these sudden-onset burning lesions?
Cherie is a 42-year-old physiotherapist who presents with a week of sudden-onset large red-to-brown skin lesions, associated with some blistering, on the lower limbs. Test…
Tag: Dermatology
24 surgeries in 24 years: The remarkable story of Dr Caitlin Rutherford-Heard
“The doctor didn’t come to speak to me afterwards. They didn’t tell Mum and Dad that the surgery hadn’t worked. “They didn’t visit me in the ICU or on the ward. I never had a follow-up appointment. …
Pharmacists set to prescribe for shingles under expanded trial
Pharmacists in NSW will soon begin prescribing first line treatments for uncomplicated herpes zoster with an expansion of the trial to include some skin conditions…
Spot Dx — What is behind these blisters?
Nisha is a 27-year-old office worker who presents with painful lower-limb blisters that have been present for the past four days. Test your clinical know-how…
Are the steroids up to scratch?
Maggie, an eight-year-old with impetiginised eczema, is brought in by her parents. She has inflamed, excoriated, lichenified patches, with evidence of ooze and yellow crusting…
Spot Dx — What’s behind this eight-year-old rash?
A 68-year-old Caucasian woman presents with an eight-year history of an erythematous, pruritic and scaly rash over her central chest, upper back and forearms. Test…
Treating acne in 2024: a best practice approach and expert discussion
A video review of the latest guidelines on treatment options and management
Antihypertensives tied to 29% higher eczema risk in older adults: study
Older adults prescribed any class of antihypertensives have a small yet clinically significant increased risk of atopic dermatitis, doctors report. Diuretics and calcium-channel blockers appeared…
Spot Dx — Do these palms pique your interest?
Cheryl, 46, presents with worsening fatigue for the past few months. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select the wrong…
Women prescribed oral retinoids missing out on contraception: Aussie study
Oral retinoid prescriptions among women of reproductive age have doubled in the last decade but concomitant contraceptive use has failed to keep up, Australian doctors…
