Dermatology

Abstract

Dermatology continues to develop at a steady pace. In the past few years there have been exciting advances in our understanding of skin structure and function in health and disease and progress in genetics, epidemiology, immunology, pharmacology and clinical dermatology that have led to new approaches for managing skin diseases. This article will discuss a number of recent advances including treatments that have entered clinical practice recently or are likely to do so soon and have an impact on dermatological practice in years to come. Issues likely to be of interest to a general medical audience are emphasised.