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A malignant melanoma (Photograph: SPL)

Melanoma may only spread in presence of particular gene

Malignant melanoma may spread only in individuals with a particular gene, UK research suggests....

The postoperative appearance showing a well-healed scar and no recurrence of the cyst

Managing digital mucous cysts

This common presentation is best treated surgically with excision and a local rotation flap. By Mr S...

Illustrated - Dermatological signs of malignancy

Contributed by Dr Jean Watkins, a retired GP in Hampshire....

Cellulitis on the hand of a 65-year-old woman following a cat bite  (Photograph: SPL)

Evidence base: Cellulitis and erysipelas

A summary of the systematic reviews, guidelines, key texts and online resources to help in the manag...

Erysipelas frequently presents on the face. The infection is often caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Photograph: SPL)

Clinical Review - Cellulitis and erysipelas

Contributed by Dr James Powell, specialist registrar in dermatology, Solihull Hospital, Birmingham....

The patient had a number of small, brown papules on her chest

Pictorial Case Study: dermatosis papulosa nigra

The case: This 48-year-old patient had been aware of a number of small, brown papules on the upper p...

Urticaria presents as weals with erythema (Photograph: SPL)

Urticaria

The first, most important investigation is to take a detailed history, says Dr Harry Brown....

Sister Mary Joseph nodule: a palpable nodule that bulges into the umbilicus as a result of metastasis of a pelvic or abdominal malignancy (Photograph: NZ Dermnet)

Pictorial Case Study - Sister Mary Joseph nodules

Contributed by Dr Gwen Lewis, a GP in Windsor, Berkshire....

Verruca vulgaris are commonly seen on the knees (as above) (Photograph: SPL)

Cutaneous warts

The diagnosis of warts is usually straightforward but treatment can be difficult, says Dr Raj Thakka...

Dermatitis herpetiformis: autoimmune disease (Photograph: Author image)

Pictorial Case Study: Blistering rash

The Case - This 32-year-old woman attended the surgery complaining of a recurrent, very itchy, papul...

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