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Dr Gabriella Brancaccio explores how to approach the diagnosis and management of suspicious skin lesions on the scalp, in part one of her short series.

Case discussion: Two lesions on a 50-year-old woman's cheek: one old, one new. She doesn't remember which is which. How can we differentiate them?

Case discussion: An 84-year-old swimmer with a history of multiple skin cancers presents with a concerning lesion on his back. What would you do next?

Case discussion: A 43-year-old patient with type 2 skin presents for a full-body skin check. This lesion is noted behind the knee. What next?

Case discussion: A 45-year-old male comes in with a lesion on his finger which has been present for two months and is expanding. What would you do next?

Case discussion: A 71-year-old female presents with a lesion on her wrist which was treated with laser. It is now growing and becoming raised. What next?