HealthCert Blog

How would you manage this lesion on the back?

A 75-year-old man with a history of superficial spreading melanoma presents with a smorgasbord of pigmented skin lesions on his back. What do you think?

1 min read 17 Jul 2024

Identifying causes of vaginal discharge

Unusual vaginal discharge is common and can cause anxiety in your female patients. Read more on how to identify the underlying cause of vaginal discharge.

3 min read 15 Jul 2024

Research summary: Preventive activities in general practice

Prof David Wilkinson shares the RACGP Red Book, which supports preventive activities across many aspects of primary care, including skin cancer.

1 min read 15 Jul 2024

How would you manage this lesion on the temple?

88-year-old man with longstanding lesion on temple, getting darker. In this area, what anatomical structures are at risk of injury if excision is required?

1 min read 10 Jul 2024

Managing degenerative joint disease

Read about the management of degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis, and how GPs can provide effective management strategies based on protocols.

2 min read 10 Jul 2024

Are seed oils harmful?

Patients seeking nutrition advice may come across the advice to avoid seed oils due to their toxic and inflammatory effects. Is there any truth to this?

2 min read 10 Jul 2024

How would you manage this lesion on the posterior arm?

This lesion is found on the posterior arm of a 35-year-old female patient. What would you do? Join this week's case discussion.

1 min read 3 Jul 2024

The Melanoma Family

Presented by Professor Giuseppe Argenziano

Prof Giuseppe Argenziano explores slow-growing melanoma, with a focus on real patient case studies and protocols for when to monitor and when to excise.

Video 3 Jul 2024

How to manage liver spots

Read about the management of liver spots (solar lentigines, age spots) in primary care, including patient education, prevention, and treatment options.

2 min read 2 Jul 2024

Research summary: Primary prevention of skin cancer

Prof David Wilkinson shares a review on primary prevention of skin cancer. The paper provides a succinct summary of what is understood in this field.

1 min read 26 Jun 2024

How would you manage this lesion on the anterior arm?

This lesion is found on the anterior arm of a 55-year-old with a history of three previous melanomas. What would you do?

1 min read 26 Jun 2024

Webinar: The microbiome in the treatment of acne & atopic dermatitis

In this webinar in collaboration with La Roche-Posay, Dr Kate DeAmbrosis explores the power of the microbiome in the treatment of acne & atopic dermatitis.

Video 21 Jun 2024