In this Product Explainer, Dermatologist Dr Jo-Ann See explains the role of a topical gel fixed-dose combination medication of clindamycin and tretinoin for the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
Healthed Product Explainers feature leading experts describing their own views on products, devices and related developments and why they are relevant to general practice.
In this Product Explainer, dermatologist Dr Katherine Armour explains the role of tretinoin including the safety profile, clinical trial background and patient selection, and provides practical strategies for the treatment of dry and sun-damaged skin.
In this Product Explainer, Dermatologist Dr Ryan De Cruz, explains the role of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate foam spray for the topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults (6 mins).
In this Product Explainer Dermatologist A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam explains the role of pimecrolimus cream in the management of atopic dermatitis/eczema where the use of a topical corticosteroid is not considered suitable (5 mins).
There are a wide variety of acne treatments – including some new arrivals that GPs might find useful. Dermatologist and leading acne expert, Dr Jo-Ann See, presents what's new in the understanding, assessment and treatment of acne, the very common and depressing skin condition not only of adolescents, but also of young adults. In addition, Jo-Ann will outline the latest evidence-based recommendations for prescription treatment and treatment combinations, suggest effective adjunctive skincare, and give practical indicators for when specialist referral is warranted.
Sun-related skin damage, also known as photo-ageing, is the most common reason that patients seek out cosmetic treatment from dermatologists. Australians experience much higher levels of photo-ageing compared to people in other countries, manifesting as fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots, skin texture changes and redness. Dr Katherine Armour will describe the procedures and treatments available for the various manifestations of photo-ageing that your patients are asking you about, and gives you a practical understanding of the effectiveness and realistic expectations that each option entails.