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The article discusses the advantages of general practitioners (GPs) who perform dermoscopy in reducing the risk of missing skin cancers. Topics include the approaches toward patients with concerns abour skin lesion, considerations prior to the application of the dermoscope, and screening out of benign skin conditions like seborrhoeic keratoses, benign naevi, and haemangiomas. Also mentioned is the significant role of dermoscopy in determining the structure of a lesion.

The article discusses the significance of an accurate diagnosis when dealing with red legs in older patients. It presents the three management rules for diagnosis including the removal of underlying causes, the frequent using of appropriate emollients and the use of topical steroids. Furthermore, the most common cause of red legs in the elderly is eczema.

An interview with dermatology general practitioner with special interest (GPSI) Stephen Hayes is presented. Hayes says that psoriasis can be large plaque, flexural or palmoplantar and can be treated with steroids. He mentions that he makes sure to get the appropriate data before starting topical treatments of mild to moderate psoriasis attacks. He adds that methotrexate is an effective systemic treatment for the disease.

The article discusses topics regarding healthcare in Great Britain. It discussed how the government official tackled healthcare issues. It also discussed significant factors concerning the developments in the country's healthcare system. In addition, it has been noted various information regarding efforts by hospitals in helping healthcare services and personnel.

Provides tips and techniques for the proper diagnosis of melanoma or benign mole in several patients in Great Britain. Triage in primary care; Characteristics of a benign mole; Diagnostic features and processes; Dermatoscope; Survival rates related to tumor depth at excision; Options for the treatment of melanoma.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Government shelves revalidation rollout" in the previous issue.

The article discusses the issue on how to reduce melanoma mortality in England. Compared to cervical cancer, melanoma kills more women. Despite the increasing number of mortality, it is curable only if detected early. It is hard to blame general practitioners (GP) for over-referring because of their lack of training, relative rarity of melanomas, and the result of a missed diagnosis, which is devastating. It has been suggested that GP should be trained more, including the use of dermoscope.