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How to manage patients with endometriosis

Often the first port of call for women with endometriosis is the GP; understanding symptoms, diagnosis and management is essential

2 min read 16 Jun 2023

How would you treat this lesion at the patient's first skin check?

Case discussion from Dr S.V Matiar: A 40 year-old male presents for his first skin check. How do you evaluate these images? What would you do next?

1 min read 16 Jun 2023

Fat-dissolving injections

In aesthetic medicine, fat-dissolving injections (lipolytic injections) can help patients achieve a slimmer and more contoured appearance.

3 min read 16 Jun 2023

6 benign features of facial lesions

Presented by Professor Giuseppe Argenziano

What features characterise facial lesions as benign? Prof Giuseppe Argenziano describes criteria for benign lesions on the face with examples.

Video 16 Jun 2023

Research summary: Artificial Intelligence and skin cancer diagnosis

Prof David Wilkinson reviews a recent paper that studied the impact of having artificial intelligence work with a dermatologist to diagnose skin cancer, looking at sensitivity and specificity.

1 min read 16 Jun 2023

How to use PRP therapy in aesthetic medicine

Presented by Dr Dianne King

Dr Dianne King talks about how Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can address common cosmetic concerns for patients in primary care.

Video 16 Jun 2023

How to perform curettage and cautery on superficial BCC

Video: Dr Hamilton Ayres demonstrates how to perform curettage and cautery, a simple procedure which can be efficiently applied to treat superficial BCC.

Video 16 Jun 2023

Prognosis of nodular vs superficial spreading melanoma

A study looked at clinicopathological features of nodular melanoma and superficial spreading melanoma to determine melanoma-specific survival and prognosis.

1 min read 16 Jun 2023

The IUD for endometriosis

While there is no cure for endometriosis, an intrauterine device (IUD) can help patients manage their symptoms. This is what you need to know.

3 min read 16 Jun 2023

Dermoscopy of squamous cell carcinoma

Presented by Professor Giuseppe Argenziano

Skin cancer update video: Prof Giuseppe Argenziano looks at the clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Video 16 Jun 2023

Topical 5 fluorouracil-calcipotriol compound for actinic keratosis

Prof David Wilkinson speaks with Dr Gene Filanovsky about his experiences using topical 5 fluorouracil-calcipotriol compound to treat actinic keratosis.

Audio 16 Jun 2023

How would you treat this hand lesion?

Case discussion: 48-year-old male with elevated, firm and growing lesion on his right hand. Previous BCC excision adjacent to lesion. What would you do?

1 min read 16 Jun 2023