New wine in old skins

摘要

The update for this edition begins with our CME topic, dermatology. An often-overlooked specialty (except before MRCP examinations), it remains an essential specialty of which to have knowledge for the general physician, both because of the frequency of the common dermatological conditions but also for the potential to reveal important aspects of internal disorders. And with the drive for an increasingly technocratic practice of medicine, such careful clinical observation and knowledge is especially vital. We are fortunate to have had Emma Benton from St John’s Institute of Dermatology curate a selection of outstanding reviews on common disorders such as eczema and psoriasis as well as the importance of the dermatological clues to systemic diseases.