Sarcoids and melanomas are frequently encountered in everyday practice. Sarcoid treatments have evolved over the last 10 years; we will review these treatments and I will present my suggested protocol. Melanomas are so often treated with benign neglect; we will look at best management for these and other common skin tumours. There will be plenty of case examples following both medical and surgical management.

• 1. Appreciate the different types of sarcoids and why its relevant.
• 2. Appreciate the success rates of different treatments for sarcoids
• 3. Appreciate the benefits of early intervention to treat melanomas and other tumours
• 4. Have an action plan to treat both sarcoids and melanomas