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Contents: What is a boil? What is impetigo? How are boils and impetigo treated? How are boils and impetigo spread? How can you stop the spread of boils and impetigo?

27 Jun 2022... Hear from dermatologists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds on the impact of skin, hair and nail conditions and how to access reliable information, help and support.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have melanoma (a type of skin cancer) or could have melanoma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.  Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about skin diseases. What is eczema? What is psoriasis? What is rosacea? How can you keep your skin healthy? What causes acne? Who is affected by acne? How is acne treated? What is skin positivity?

01 Sep 2018... Jaundice in newborn babies is a yellow colouration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. Visible jaundice occurs in one third to a half of normal newborn babies. It usually does not cause problems and generally fades by the end of the first week after birth. If the jaundice appears within 24 hours of birth, or is still present after 2 weeks, contact your doctor or local hospital.

Understanding burn and scald injuries.

'Eating to prevent and treat pressure injuries' raises awareness of the relationship between nutrition and pressure injury prevention and management.

01 Jan 2023... Information for Ukrainian arrivals on how to prevent skin cancer.

01 Aug 2021... Plaque psoriasis affects everyone differently, which is why there are different options you can use alongside topical treatments (creams, ointments, gels, lotions, shampoos and foams). The best treatment for you depends on a number of factors. Together with your health professional, the information in this guide can help you understand the next steps in managing your condition. Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that affects your skin. While it can’t be cured, it can be well controlled with the right treatment.

01 Aug 2021... Many topical treatments can help control your plaque psoriasis. These include creams, ointments, gels, lotions, shampoos and foams. Find out how to get the most out of these treatments.

30 Sep 2021... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Being told you have a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer, or could have a BCC or SCC is serious, but usually can be managed very effectively and easily. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... This audio resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your preferred language. Being told you have a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer, or could have a BCC or SCC is serious, but usually can be managed very effectively and easily. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have melanoma (a type of skin cancer) or could have melanoma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

Home safety and injury prevention poster on burns & scalds prevention.

01 Dec 2022... Picture cards that explain what to do if your child gets a burn or scald. A burn is an injury to the skin that happens from touching something hot. Scalds are burns from hot liquids or steam. Suitable for 0-18 years.

01 Oct 2020... Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a harmless skin infection caused by a virus and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact. This fact sheet explains what molluscum contagiosum is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2021... A translated resource with information about prevention and management of skin tears for residents, families and carers.

01 Jul 2021... Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that affects your skin. While it can’t be cured, many people with plaque psoriasis find that their symptoms can be well controlled with the right treatment. Methotrexate is a medicine used in low doses to treat plaque psoriasis. Use this action plan to discuss methotrexate with your dermatologist. It can help you understand the benefits and risks, as well as the need for monitoring and checks.

01 Mar 2016... A translated resource with information about ways to care for your skin for residents, families and carers.

01 Aug 2011... A skin test for tuberculosis (TB) is also called a Mantoux test or Tuberculin skin test (TST).

01 May 2023... This fact sheet explains rashes in children, signs and symptoms and when to see a doctor.  Rashes are very common in children and babies. Most rashes are caused by common viral infections, and are nothing to be worried about. Usually, rashes are harmless and will go away on their own. Sometimes different viruses can cause rashes that look the same, while some viruses cause rashes that look quite unique. If your child has a rash of small, bright red or purple spots or bruises that do not turn white (blanch) when you press on them, seek urgent medical attention.