Research summary: Full‐body skin exams (focusing on concealed sites)
This month’s research shared by Prof David Wilkinson presents findings about what is included in a full-body skin exam, with a focus on concealed sites.
This month’s research shared by Prof David Wilkinson presents findings about what is included in a full-body skin exam, with a focus on concealed sites.
A 70-year-old male presents to his GP for unrelated concerns. During an impromptu skin check, this lesion is found on the back of his right arm. What next?
A 67-year-old female presents with a history of superficial spreading melanoma. What features differentiate solar lentigo from naevi and melanoma?
A 75-year-old man with a history of superficial spreading melanoma presents with a smorgasbord of pigmented skin lesions on his back. What do you think?
Prof David Wilkinson shares the RACGP Red Book, which supports preventive activities across many aspects of primary care, including skin cancer.
88-year-old man with longstanding lesion on temple, getting darker. In this area, what anatomical structures are at risk of injury if excision is required?