Lee, AlbertAlbertLeeChuh, A. A. T.Wong, W. C. W.Wong, S. Y. S.2025-12-172025-12-172005https://repository.sfu.edu.hk/handle/sfu/5288BACKGROUND General practitioners can provide a range of diagnostic and treatment procedures for patients with dermatological problems. OBJECTIVE This article reviews the use of Wood's light, diascopy, skin scrapings for microscopy, skin biopsy, cauterisation, doppler measurement of ankle-brachial pressure index, and multi-layer compression bandages for venous ulcers. DISCUSSION Adequate training and proper equipment is essential for commonly neglected areas including informed written consent, good communication with the histopathologist, a system for handling specimens and reports, action plans for laboratory results, and adequate training and protection for auxiliary staff.enjournal article10.2267/0300-8495.34.5.1786