Resources

Information for patients and the public, and educational material for dermatology trainees and clinicians.

For patients and the public

• Urticaria questionnaire (fillable PDF): Complete digitally and save a copy, or print and fill in by hand. Bring it to your appointment.

• Dark circles under the eyes: causes, assessment and when to seek help: Why dark circles occur, what may help, and when to seek medical care.

• Oral minoxidil for hair loss: patient information: How it is used, what to expect, side effects and when to seek medical care.

• Warts around the nails in children: home treatment with salicylic acid: How to use a wart stick, when to take a break and when to see a doctor.

• Warts on the body in children: home treatment with salicylic acid: How to use a wart paint on the hands, arms, legs and trunk, when to take a break and when to see a doctor.

• Hyperkeratotic flexural erythema (granular parakeratosis): Common triggers including laundry sanitisers, getting them out of clothes, treatment and when to see a doctor.

• Benzalkonium chloride: products to avoid and clearing your laundry: Australian laundry sanitisers, wipes and sprays that contain it, how to read the label, and how to clear clothes and the washing machine.

• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating): treatment instructions: Which antiperspirant to use, how to apply it and how to avoid irritation.

• Acne in pregnancy: a skincare routine: Which products to use, when to apply them and how to avoid irritation.

For dermatology trainees and clinicians

• Deep Work for Fellowship Exams: Mindset, systems and tools for dermatology fellowship exam preparation.