This report provides an update on the use and monitoring of...
July 2018
Encouraging progress has been made by prescribers in New Zealand...
July 2018
Since publication of our article on Zostavax vaccine in March,...
April 2018
Zostavax is a herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine that will become...
March 2018
From 1 May, 2017, 4% dimethicone lotion can be prescribed fully...
May 2017
Clinical indications for the use of topical antibiotics are
continuing...
February 2017
In the community, many patients have skin and soft tissue infections...
February 2017
Most patients with psoriasis have chronic plaque psoriasis,...
February 2017
Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis are usually managed...
February 2017
Finding a treatment that works for patients may require trial...
February 2017
Isotretinoin is recommended for patients with moderate acne...
January 2017
Fluorouracil and imiquimod creams are fully subsidised topical...
January 2017
Emollients form the basis of treatment for all patients with...
December 2016
Topical corticosteroids are one of the key medicines used in...
December 2016
Rosacea is an inflammatory facial skin disease that can cause...
May 2016
Valaciclovir is an antiviral medicine which can be used for...
March 2016
Increasing rates of resistance to topical antibiotics continues...
June 2015
Adults and children with uncomplicated cellulitis can usually...
June 2015
The Australasian Society of Infectious Diseases (ASID) annual...
June 2015
Emollients, topical corticosteroids and avoidance of triggers...
April 2015
The best method for treating patients with an ingrown toenail...
December 2014
Tinea pedis is a common fungal foot infection that is often...
December 2014
Cracked heels are most often caused by a lack of moisture in...
December 2014
Plantar warts, also known as plantar verrucae, are manifestations...
December 2014
Acral melanoma is a subtype of cutaneous melanoma, which manifests...
December 2014
Topical antibiotics in general have been excessively used in...
October 2014
Low-dose methotrexate is commonly used in the treatment of patients...
October 2014
Medicines update: removal of Special Authority status | Antianginal...
October 2014
As skin ages, increased transepidermal water loss leads to dry...
September 2014
Age-related changes in women can result in an increased occurrence...
September 2014
In the final instalment of the rural series we present a round-up...
May 2014
Contributed by: Dr Lissa Judd, Occupational Dermatologist,...
April 2014
Herpes zoster (shingles) is a self-limiting condition caused...
March 2014
When a patient presents with a suspicious skin lesion the first...
December 2013
New evidence is increasingly suggesting that isotretinoin may...
November 2013
Most cases of “red eye” seen in general practice are likely...
August 2013
Oral isotretinoin is a highly effective treatment for severe...
June 2013
Identifying and managing infection in wounds is an important...
June 2013
Acne is a common dermatological condition that affects most...
March 2013
Compared to other developed countries, New Zealand has one of...
August 2012
Urticaria is a common condition, which is usually non-allergenic,...
April 2012
Symptoms relating to the vulvovaginal area such as abnormal...
December 2011
Fungal infections of the skin, nails and hair are caused by...
March 2011
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the...
February 2011
Changes to nicotine replacement therapy prescriptions | Topical...
February 2011
Serious skin infections such as cellulitis, abscesses and impetigo...
November 2010
Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are used in the treatment...
November 2009
Topical corticosteroids are used to treat many skin conditions....
September 2009
Eczema can have a significant impact on the lives of patients...
September 2009
Psoriasis is an emotionally and physically debilitating disease...
September 2009
All about PPIs, Fire hazard with paraffin
September 2009
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at...
April 2009
There are two major safety concerns with isotretinoin :
• It...
April 2009
Impetigo is a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the...
February 2009
From 1 March 2009 PHARMAC will widen access to vocationally...
February 2009
Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) accounts for around 50%...
February 2009
Scabies manifests as an itchy skin rash, as a result of an allergic...
February 2009
The management of two conditions that commonly, but unnecessarily,...
December 2008
Imiquimod enhances the immune response to viral infections and...
September 2008
Head lice are non-discriminatory in who they affect, however...
June 2008
The vitamin D story, in which sun exposure is known to cause...
March 2007
from BNP/Haemochromatosis/Vitamin D: Testing in Primary CareThis...
January 2007