PHOTOGUIDE
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Pigmented lesions
25 Apr 2012
This month's photoguide includes: blue naevus; giant comedone; seborrhoeic keratosis; congenital naevus; and dermatosis papulosa nigra.
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Scaley skin conditions
21 Mar 2012
This month's photoguide includes: seborrhoeic dematitis; exfoliative keratolysis; Darier’s disease; ichthyosis; idiopathic pityriasis amiantacea; and lichen planus.
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Vesicular conditions
25 Feb 2012
This month's photoguide includes: bullous pemphigoid, bullous pemphigus, herpes labialis, shingles and insect bite
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2009:End of year photo quiz
15 Dec 2009
Test your diagnostic skills - and check the answers by clicking the thumbnail pictures.
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Nail problems
01 Oct 2009
Dr Nigel Stollery
MB BS DPD
GP, Kibworth, Leicestershire and clinical assistant in dermatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary
MB BS DPD
GP, Kibworth, Leicestershire and clinical assistant in dermatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary
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November 2007: Iatrogenic conditions
01 Nov 2007
How can perioral dermatitis be distinguished from acne vulgaris? What are the treatment options for a keloid scar? What conditions are associated with steroid use?
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October 2007: Foot problems
01 Oct 2007
Which foot conditions have biomechanical causes? How do eczema and psoriasis present on the foot? What improves juvenile plantar dermatosis?
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August 2007: Nail problems may indicate systemic disease
01 Aug 2007
How can fungal or candidal nail infections be distinguished? What causes colour change in nails? What causes nails to ridge and thicken?
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July 2007: Scalp and hair problems
01 Jul 2007
How can you distinguish scalp psoriasis from seborrhoeic dermatitis? What diagnoses should you consider with focal hair loss? How should you manage scalp naevi and keratoses?
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May 2007: Skin changes may herald systemic disease
01 May 2007
Which skin conditions suggest metabolic problems or malignancy? How often do such skin changes occur without underlying disease? When should patients with skin changes be referred?
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May 2007: Lower limb lesions
01 May 2007
What is the place of laser therapy in lower limb problems? How can maggots be used therapeutically? How has the management of varicose veins changed?
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April 2007: Fungal infections
01 Apr 2007
How important is microbiology in the confirmation of fungal infection? Which therapies are most effective and for how long should they be used? What is the best approach for refractory fungal infections?
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March 2007: Eczema
01 Mar 2007
What features clearly distinguish different types of eczema? When should strong steroids be avoided? When might 'eczema' be phytodermatitis?
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February 2007: Psoriasis
01 Feb 2007
What are the different manifestations of psoriasis? How can nail psoriasis be accurately identified and treated? How is psoriatic arthropathy best managed?
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January 2007: Pigmented lesions
01 Jan 2007
What is the significance of a halo around a mole? How can seborrhoeic keratosis be distinguished from a melanoma? Which pigmented lesions need referral to a dermatologist?
