October 2021

The increase in e-cigarette use (‘vaping’) among young people in Australia despite strict regulation is a significant health concern. How can GPs help combat vaping-related harms among young people?

Folliculitis is a common disorder that causes inflammation of the hair follicle. The mainstays of treatment include good hygiene and grooming, alongside antibiotics or antifungals, depending on the causative agent and subtype.

Patients now have access to a wider range of effective immunotherapies for allergic rhinitis and asthma. Allergen immunotherapy aims to reduce or eliminate underlying allergic sensitivity and, for many patients, provides a good alternative to reducing symptoms using medication.