Publications by authors named "Lachlan Lau"

We describe a severe case of swimmer's itch in Victoria with widespread bullous eruption, which is a rare manifestation of this condition and presented a diagnostic challenge. This is the first case reported in Victoria, having been previously reported in more northern parts of Australia; with climate change trends, swimmer's itch is likely to become increasingly common in southern parts of the region.

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a great imitator of other diseases with an often-delayed diagnosis leading to a concerning delay in commencing treatment. We present the case of a male who was previously diagnosed with Hailey-Hailey disease, in whom several treatment options had failed, was referred to the dermatology team for evaluation of a 3-month atypical, extensive, painful and pruritic cutaneous flexural eruption. On systems review, he reported a 2-year history of polyuria and polydipsia.

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Bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer, due to their high morbidity and mortality rates, result in significant economic and health care costs. Arsenic exposure affects the drinking water of millions of people worldwide. Long-term exposure to arsenic, even in low concentrations, increases the risk of developing various cancers.

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  • Spontaneous wound repair happens in different steps like inflammation, healing, and remodeling, all controlled by special proteins.
  • For big wounds like burns, doctors often use skin grafts to help them heal faster.
  • The review talks about how skin grafts work, what helps them heal, and the need for more research to improve wound treatments.
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