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Once in a lifetime: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg Strauss syndrome)
Once in a lifetime: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg Strauss syndrome)

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MHRA opens up for more medicines to become available without a GP prescription
MHRA opens up for more medicines to become available without a GP prescription

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NHS England expands mpox vaccination for high-risk groups
NHS England expands mpox vaccination for high-risk groups
Clinical Quizmas: What is causing Rudolph’s orange nose?
Clinical Quizmas: What is causing Rudolph’s orange nose?
Clinical Quizmas: What has this child swallowed and why is Santa red?
Clinical Quizmas: What has this child swallowed and why is Santa red?
Case of the month: What is wrong with this middle-aged man with pityriasis rosea?
Case of the month: What is wrong with this middle-aged man with pityriasis rosea?

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Clinical conundrum: severe eczema flare or topical steroid withdrawal?
Clinical conundrum: severe eczema flare or topical steroid withdrawal?
GPs dealing with ‘rising’ number of scabies cases, RCGP warns
GPs dealing with ‘rising’ number of scabies cases, RCGP warns

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Semaglutide may help manage difficult-to-treat skin condition
Semaglutide may help manage difficult-to-treat skin condition
Clinical conundrum: Child presents with rash after antibiotic treatment
Clinical conundrum: Child presents with rash after antibiotic treatment

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Eczema: Myths and Facts
Eczema: Myths and Facts

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Once in a lifetime: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Once in a lifetime: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Pharmacy First would be expanded to acne and chest infections under Tories
Pharmacy First would be expanded to acne and chest infections under Tories

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Once in a lifetime: Porphyria
Once in a lifetime: Porphyria
Sponsored CPD: Eczema and psoriasis – the mental health link
Sponsored CPD: Eczema and psoriasis – the mental health link
NHS England reiterates call for GPs to curb OTC prescribing
NHS England reiterates call for GPs to curb OTC prescribing

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NICE approves first drug to treat severe alopecia
NICE approves first drug to treat severe alopecia

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Top tips on psoriasis diagnosis and management
Top tips on psoriasis diagnosis and management
Funding for GP specialist services cut despite lengthy waiting lists
Funding for GP specialist services cut despite lengthy waiting lists

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Public directed to pharmacists amid bedbug concerns
Public directed to pharmacists amid bedbug concerns
Scabies medicines shortages ‘significant threat’ to public health
Scabies medicines shortages ‘significant threat’ to public health
Views sought on restricting some cosmetic procedures to health professionals only
Views sought on restricting some cosmetic procedures to health professionals only

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Casebook: Common skin presentations in the elderly
Casebook: Common skin presentations in the elderly

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Clinical clangers: ‘This patient’s ulcer swab was positive. Can you issue an antibiotic prescription?’
Clinical clangers: ‘This patient’s ulcer swab was positive. Can you issue an antibiotic prescription?’

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Psoriasis in primary care
Psoriasis in primary care

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Rural GP practices to be given new skin cancer diagnosis technology
Rural GP practices to be given new skin cancer diagnosis technology

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Medical arithmetic: Yellow pigmentation and unusual rashes
Medical arithmetic: Yellow pigmentation and unusual rashes

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Spironolactone safe and effective in treating acne in women, study finds
Spironolactone safe and effective in treating acne in women, study finds

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Medical arithmetic: skin rash, eye trauma and recurrent anaemia
Medical arithmetic: skin rash, eye trauma and recurrent anaemia

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Medical arithmetic: unusual skin lesions and mouth ulceration
Medical arithmetic: unusual skin lesions and mouth ulceration

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Rational referrals: Dermatology
Rational referrals: Dermatology

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A&G should be main referral pathway in dermatology, NHS England says
A&G should be main referral pathway in dermatology, NHS England says

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Medical arithmetic: a ‘popped’ muscle, skin thickening and facial telangiectasia
Medical arithmetic: a ‘popped’ muscle, skin thickening and facial telangiectasia

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Medical arithmetic: Unusual ear, nail and skin conditions
Medical arithmetic: Unusual ear, nail and skin conditions

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No difference between emollient types in children with eczema, GP research shows
No difference between emollient types in children with eczema, GP research shows

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Medical arithmetic: Heel growths, a painful shoulder and an eyelid lesion
Medical arithmetic: Heel growths, a painful shoulder and an eyelid lesion

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Two-week break from methotrexate may boost Covid-19 vaccine effect
Two-week break from methotrexate may boost Covid-19 vaccine effect

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Medical arithmetic: skin, eye and neck presentations
Medical arithmetic: skin, eye and neck presentations

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Medical arithmetic: unusual skin lesions on the hand, finger and arm
Medical arithmetic: unusual skin lesions on the hand, finger and arm

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Medical arithmetic: rough skin, a painful ear lump and ankle deformity
Medical arithmetic: rough skin, a painful ear lump and ankle deformity

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Medical arithmetic: unusual skin and nail presentations
Medical arithmetic: unusual skin and nail presentations

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Medical arithmetic: unusual ear rash, leg bruises and shoulder pain
Medical arithmetic: unusual ear rash, leg bruises and shoulder pain

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Medical arithmetic: Itchy skin complaints
Medical arithmetic: Itchy skin complaints

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Study suggests immune system response behind ‘Covid toe’
Study suggests immune system response behind ‘Covid toe’

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Medical arithmetic: Cysts, asthma and fever
Medical arithmetic: Cysts, asthma and fever

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Medical arithmetic: skin infestations
Medical arithmetic: skin infestations

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Medical arithmetic: bloodshot eyes, eczema, swallowing problems
Medical arithmetic: bloodshot eyes, eczema, swallowing problems

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First-ever NICE acne guideline recommends mental health support
First-ever NICE acne guideline recommends mental health support

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Medical arithmetic: losing cuticles, puffy eyelids, blistered lips
Medical arithmetic: losing cuticles, puffy eyelids, blistered lips

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CPD: Transferring skin lesion images
CPD: Transferring skin lesion images

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Guideline: Prescribing for leg ulcers
Guideline: Prescribing for leg ulcers

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Dermatology consultations: How to adapt to a remote approach
Dermatology consultations: How to adapt to a remote approach

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Examination of patients: How to carry out remotely for different symptoms – 15 April
Examination of patients: How to carry out remotely for different symptoms – 15 April

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NICE issues prescribing advice for dermatology patients with Covid-19
NICE issues prescribing advice for dermatology patients with Covid-19

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Non-Covid clinical crises: ​Erythroderma
Non-Covid clinical crises: ​Erythroderma

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Non-Covid clinical crises: Very severe eczema in children
Non-Covid clinical crises: Very severe eczema in children

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‘The best emollient is one the patient uses’ – prescribing emollients in primary care
‘The best emollient is one the patient uses’ – prescribing emollients in primary care

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GPs advised to use hydrogen peroxide over antibiotics in impetigo
GPs advised to use hydrogen peroxide over antibiotics in impetigo

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Emollients reference chart
Emollients reference chart

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Eczema associated with increased fracture risk, researchers warn
Eczema associated with increased fracture risk, researchers warn

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GPs should not prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE
GPs should not prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE

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Nine things you need to know about minor surgery
Nine things you need to know about minor surgery

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GPs required to take pictures of lesions before skin cancer referrals
GPs required to take pictures of lesions before skin cancer referrals

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How to spot zebras – Behçet’s disease
How to spot zebras – Behçet’s disease

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Picture quiz – hand presentations
Picture quiz – hand presentations

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GPs face restrictions on glucose testing strip and bath emollient prescribing
GPs face restrictions on glucose testing strip and bath emollient prescribing

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CPD – Case-based: Alopecia
CPD – Case-based: Alopecia

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Nine things you need to know about dermoscopy
Nine things you need to know about dermoscopy

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GPs ‘should screen patients with severe eczema for cardiovascular disease’
GPs ‘should screen patients with severe eczema for cardiovascular disease’

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Bath emollients of no benefit for eczema in children, study finds
Bath emollients of no benefit for eczema in children, study finds

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Male and steadfastly pale
Male and steadfastly pale

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Can you identify these skin-coloured papules?
Can you identify these skin-coloured papules?

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Guideline of the month – managing adult pruritus without rash
Guideline of the month – managing adult pruritus without rash

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Can you identify these toe problems?
Can you identify these toe problems?

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New aesthetic regulations are good news for GPs
New aesthetic regulations are good news for GPs

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Picture quiz – viral infections
Picture quiz – viral infections

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The top five practice-changing papers of 2017
The top five practice-changing papers of 2017

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Picture quiz – psoriasis
Picture quiz – psoriasis

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GPs warned about risks of flammable skin creams
GPs warned about risks of flammable skin creams

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The information – hidradenitis suppurativa
The information – hidradenitis suppurativa

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GPs back call for charging patients for non-NHS care
GPs back call for charging patients for non-NHS care

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CPD: Key questions on hyperhidrosis
CPD: Key questions on hyperhidrosis

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Picture quiz – scalp conditions
Picture quiz – scalp conditions

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Clinical round-up: April
Clinical round-up: April

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GPs urged to avoid prescribing antibiotics for infected eczema
GPs urged to avoid prescribing antibiotics for infected eczema

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#GPnews: Relax ‘mission impossible’ targets, NHS leaders tell Government
#GPnews: Relax ‘mission impossible’ targets, NHS leaders tell Government

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Picture quiz – oral erythematous patches
Picture quiz – oral erythematous patches

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Picture quiz – Conditions affecting skin colour
Picture quiz – Conditions affecting skin colour

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Picture quiz – dermatology
Picture quiz – dermatology

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MDU denies withdrawing indemnity for GPs to do minor surgery
MDU denies withdrawing indemnity for GPs to do minor surgery

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Picture quiz – red patches
Picture quiz – red patches

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Picture quiz – skin case studies
Picture quiz – skin case studies

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GPs can safely carry out minor skin surgery, concludes report
GPs can safely carry out minor skin surgery, concludes report

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Picture quiz – drug reactions
Picture quiz – drug reactions

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Picture quiz – signs of internal disease
Picture quiz – signs of internal disease

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​ GPs ‘cannot keep up to date with skin cancer surgery’
​ GPs ‘cannot keep up to date with skin cancer surgery’

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Picture quiz – dermatitis
Picture quiz – dermatitis

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Dermatology patients need better access to psychological therapies – but GPs can help
Dermatology patients need better access to psychological therapies – but GPs can help

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Picture quiz – nails
Picture quiz – nails

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NICE: GPs should take individual-based approach to sun exposure advice
NICE: GPs should take individual-based approach to sun exposure advice

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Fall in shingles vaccinations ‘could be due to pharmacy flu scheme’
Fall in shingles vaccinations ‘could be due to pharmacy flu scheme’

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The information – verrucas and warts
The information – verrucas and warts

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The information – vitiligo
The information – vitiligo

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Practices to provide plastic surgery under CCG rewrite of DES
Practices to provide plastic surgery under CCG rewrite of DES

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Experts warn that patients are put at risk through myths around allergies
Experts warn that patients are put at risk through myths around allergies

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Consuming peanuts (instead of avoiding) reduces peanut allergy
Consuming peanuts (instead of avoiding) reduces peanut allergy

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Key questions on hyperhidrosis (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on hyperhidrosis (1.5 CPD hours)

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GP sets up walk-in mole clinic to help speed up skin cancer diagnoses
GP sets up walk-in mole clinic to help speed up skin cancer diagnoses

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NICE melanoma guidelines ‘need greater primary care focus’
NICE melanoma guidelines ‘need greater primary care focus’

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Key questions on skin cancer (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on skin cancer (1.5 CPD hours)

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Picture quiz – scaly lesions (sponsored by Dovobet)
Picture quiz – scaly lesions (sponsored by Dovobet)

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Taping method helps half of patients with ingrowing toenails avoid surgery
Taping method helps half of patients with ingrowing toenails avoid surgery

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Picture quiz – eczema
Picture quiz – eczema

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RCGP sets up dermatology network
RCGP sets up dermatology network

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Picture quiz – skin tumours
Picture quiz – skin tumours

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Ten top tips – acne
Ten top tips – acne

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Picture quiz – bacterial skin infections
Picture quiz – bacterial skin infections

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GPs pilot telehealth consultations for psoriasis patients
GPs pilot telehealth consultations for psoriasis patients

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Key questions on psoriasis (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on psoriasis (1.5 CPD hours)

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Picture quiz – papular lesions
Picture quiz – papular lesions

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What not to do – dermatology
What not to do – dermatology

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Clinical casebook: eczema (1.5 CPD hours)
Clinical casebook: eczema (1.5 CPD hours)

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New treatment to manage erythema in rosacea patients
New treatment to manage erythema in rosacea patients

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Key questions on hair loss (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on hair loss (1.5 CPD hours)

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The information – Ingrowing toenails
The information – Ingrowing toenails

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Men more likely to develop skin cancer, NICE funding changes, and the dangers of text messaging
Men more likely to develop skin cancer, NICE funding changes, and the dangers of text messaging

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The information – Cellulitis
The information – Cellulitis

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Key questions on paediatric skin conditions (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on paediatric skin conditions (1.5 CPD hours)

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The information – Alopecia areata
The information – Alopecia areata

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Ten top tips – skin drug reactions
Ten top tips – skin drug reactions

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Challenges in dermatology (1.5 CPD hours)
Challenges in dermatology (1.5 CPD hours)

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GPs urged to co-ordinate care for people with gender dysphoria
GPs urged to co-ordinate care for people with gender dysphoria

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The information – fungal nail infection
The information – fungal nail infection

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Ten top tips – common nail conditions
Ten top tips – common nail conditions

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Study backs safety of GP melanoma biopsies
Study backs safety of GP melanoma biopsies

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Ten top tips – urticaria
Ten top tips – urticaria

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Educational programme ‘reduces eczema severity’ in children
Educational programme ‘reduces eczema severity’ in children

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Pressure on CQC mounts, antibiotic link to eczema in infants and why keeping your teeth could help with keeping your head
Pressure on CQC mounts, antibiotic link to eczema in infants and why keeping your teeth could help with keeping your head

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Scalp conditions – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)
Scalp conditions – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)

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Dilemma: Treating an overseas patient
Dilemma: Treating an overseas patient

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Hyperhidrosis – The information (0.5 CPD hours)
Hyperhidrosis – The information (0.5 CPD hours)

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Oral evening primrose oil ‘of no benefit’ in eczema
Oral evening primrose oil ‘of no benefit’ in eczema

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Rosacea – The information (0.5 CPD hours)
Rosacea – The information (0.5 CPD hours)

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Hyperhidrosis – Key questions (1 CPD hour)
Hyperhidrosis – Key questions (1 CPD hour)

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Pruritus in the elderly – The information (0.5 CPD hours)
Pruritus in the elderly – The information (0.5 CPD hours)

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Pharmacy drugs access scheme to be offered to 12,500 pharmacies
Pharmacy drugs access scheme to be offered to 12,500 pharmacies

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Urticaria – The information (0.5 CPD hours)
Urticaria – The information (0.5 CPD hours)

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Skin and nail disorders – Hot topics (2 CPD hours)
Skin and nail disorders – Hot topics (2 CPD hours)

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Psoriasis – Guideline debrief (2 CPD hours)
Psoriasis – Guideline debrief (2 CPD hours)

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Paediatric clinic – Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Paediatric clinic – Henoch-Schonlein purpura

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Ten top tips – skin drug reactions
Ten top tips – skin drug reactions

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The information – rosacea
The information – rosacea

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Valaciclovir and famciclovir ‘best for shingles’
Valaciclovir and famciclovir ‘best for shingles’

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Antivirals under-prescribed in shingles treatment
Antivirals under-prescribed in shingles treatment

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Acne – The information (0.5 CPD hours)
Acne – The information (0.5 CPD hours)

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Ten top tips – psoriasis
Ten top tips – psoriasis

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Viruses and the skin – Photofile (1.5 CPD hours)
Viruses and the skin – Photofile (1.5 CPD hours)

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Eczema – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)
Eczema – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)

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GPs should ‘ensure psychological wellbeing of psoriasis patients’, says NICE
GPs should ‘ensure psychological wellbeing of psoriasis patients’, says NICE

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Itchy skin lesions – Photofile (1.5 CPD hours)
Itchy skin lesions – Photofile (1.5 CPD hours)

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Ten top tips – anal fissure and haemorrhoids
Ten top tips – anal fissure and haemorrhoids

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Psoriasis increases diabetes risk ‘by a third’
Psoriasis increases diabetes risk ‘by a third’

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Raise threshold for melanoma referral, say researchers
Raise threshold for melanoma referral, say researchers

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Skin cancer – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)
Skin cancer – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)

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The information – hyperhidrosis
The information – hyperhidrosis

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Cosmetic surgery complications (1 CPD hour)
Cosmetic surgery complications (1 CPD hour)

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Hair loss – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)
Hair loss – Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)

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What is the cause of the spots in this young man’s ear?
What is the cause of the spots in this young man’s ear?

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What is causing the red, peeling skin on this woman’s chest?
What is causing the red, peeling skin on this woman’s chest?

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Why did the spots in his child’s mouth get worse?
Why did the spots in his child’s mouth get worse?

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What is the cause of the nodule on this lady’s shin?
What is the cause of the nodule on this lady’s shin?

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Dermatology photofile: Nail disorders (1.5 CPD hours)
Dermatology photofile: Nail disorders (1.5 CPD hours)

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Why has this rash developed into florid lesions?
Why has this rash developed into florid lesions?

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Why did initial treatment not resolve the lesion on this man’s lower back?
Why did initial treatment not resolve the lesion on this man’s lower back?

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What is causing the rash on this man’s feet?
What is causing the rash on this man’s feet?

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Patient leaflet: psoriasis in the workplace
Patient leaflet: psoriasis in the workplace

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Why is this ulcer not healing?
Why is this ulcer not healing?

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Key questions on paediatric skin conditions (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on paediatric skin conditions (1.5 CPD hours)

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What is causing the rash on this woman’s legs?
What is causing the rash on this woman’s legs?

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Why is the lesion on this man’s ear not healing?
Why is the lesion on this man’s ear not healing?

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Clinical picture of the week: Recurrent lump
Clinical picture of the week: Recurrent lump

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Clinical picture of the week: Neurofibromatosis
Clinical picture of the week: Neurofibromatosis

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What is causing this woman’s rash?
What is causing this woman’s rash?

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What are the painful lesions on this woman’s face?
What are the painful lesions on this woman’s face?

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Clinical picture of the week: Hypopigmentation
Clinical picture of the week: Hypopigmentation

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What are the lesions on this woman’s tongue?
What are the lesions on this woman’s tongue?

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Blocks on GP referrals drive patients to DIY plastic surgery
Blocks on GP referrals drive patients to DIY plastic surgery

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Why is this rash not responding to treatment?
Why is this rash not responding to treatment?

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Antibiotics for acne ‘associated with pharyngitis’
Antibiotics for acne ‘associated with pharyngitis’

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Clinical picture of the week: Prosthetic nipple
Clinical picture of the week: Prosthetic nipple

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Complaints as referral management centre diverts patients to out-of-town ISTCs
Complaints as referral management centre diverts patients to out-of-town ISTCs

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Why is the skin on this woman’s fingers peeling?
Why is the skin on this woman’s fingers peeling?

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What is causing the irritating rash on this woman’s buttocks?
What is causing the irritating rash on this woman’s buttocks?

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Why are these linear lesions so slow to resolve?
Why are these linear lesions so slow to resolve?

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Practices advertise private treatments as NHS cuts services
Practices advertise private treatments as NHS cuts services

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What are these itchy lesions on the leg?
What are these itchy lesions on the leg?

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What are the lesions on this man’s penis?
What are the lesions on this man’s penis?

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Clinical picture of the week: Ganglion cyst
Clinical picture of the week: Ganglion cyst

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What has caused the ulcer on this woman’s hand?
What has caused the ulcer on this woman’s hand?

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Breast-feeding ‘does not reduce eczema risk’
Breast-feeding ‘does not reduce eczema risk’

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‘Little evidence’ to compare acne treatments
‘Little evidence’ to compare acne treatments

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Why has this woman’s nose become discoloured and lumpy?
Why has this woman’s nose become discoloured and lumpy?

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Chronic actinic dermatitis vs contact dermatitis
Chronic actinic dermatitis vs contact dermatitis

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Clinical picture of the week: apocrine hidrocystoma
Clinical picture of the week: apocrine hidrocystoma

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What is the lump in this man’s mouth?
What is the lump in this man’s mouth?

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Viral hand warts versus palmar keratoderma
Viral hand warts versus palmar keratoderma

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Dermatofibroma vs giant molluscum
Dermatofibroma vs giant molluscum

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Why did this child appear to have a dirty neck?
Why did this child appear to have a dirty neck?

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Salicylic acid cheaper than cryotherapy for warts
Salicylic acid cheaper than cryotherapy for warts

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Clinical picture of the week: Severe psoriasis
Clinical picture of the week: Severe psoriasis

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Clinical picture of the week: Cutaneous horn
Clinical picture of the week: Cutaneous horn

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Impetiginised atopic eczema vs eczema herpeticum
Impetiginised atopic eczema vs eczema herpeticum

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Why does this woman have cracked nails?
Why does this woman have cracked nails?

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Clinical picture of the week: Keratocanthoma
Clinical picture of the week: Keratocanthoma

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Pyogenic granuloma vs amelanotic melanoma
Pyogenic granuloma vs amelanotic melanoma

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Triple whammy improves acne outcomes
Triple whammy improves acne outcomes

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Skin differentials – Leg cellulitis vs venous eczema
Skin differentials – Leg cellulitis vs venous eczema

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