All Skin and wound care articles
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NICE guidelineNICE guideline on the treatment of human and animal bites
Overview This summary provides an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. It includes a visual summary of the ...
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NICE guideline
NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline for insect bites and stings
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings in adults, young people, and children
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS management of acne guideline
A concise summary of the Primary Care Dermatology Society's guideline on the treatment of acne vulgaris.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS atopic eczema guideline
An overview of the management of atopic eczema. Covers taking a clinical history, step-by-step treatment, and includes an eczema management plan.
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Video
Dr Stephen Kownacki Q&A on dermatology
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Dr Stephen Kownacki answers questions on dermatology, guidelines supporting diagnosis of skin conditions, the impact of practice pharmacist on the management of skin conditions, and his key take-home messages.
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Video
Gupinder Syan Q&A on eczema clinics
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Gupinder Syan answers questions on pharmacist-led eczema clinics, their benefits, and her key take-home messages.
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline: dermatological conditions treated with drugs affecting the immune response
The purpose of this Guidelines summary is to maximise the safety of children and adults who have dermatological conditions treated with drugs affecting the immune response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS actinic keratosis guideline
This Guidelines summary includes recommendations on recognition and diagnosis of actinic keratosis, use of clinical findings, management and options for treatment. It includes an algorithm of the pathway from recognition to treatment in primary care, including red flags to recognise.
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NICE guideline
NICE impetigo guideline
Overview This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for adults, young people, and children aged 72 hours and over with impetigo. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. For further information, please view the full guideline. ...
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Independent professional body guideline
BLS lymphoedema care guideline
This brief summary of the British Lymphology Society’s guideline covers the aims of the lymphoedema service, patient needs, and commissioning of services.
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NICE guideline
NICE leg ulcer infection guideline
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for adults with leg ulcer infection. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS psoriasis primary care treatment pathway
An easy-to-follow summary of the PCDS treatment pathway for the assessment and management of psoriasis based on areas affected.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS acne primary care treatment pathway
This Guidelines summary provides an overview of treatments, practical advice and top tips for the management of acne.
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS—head lice
This summary has been developed for use by community pharmacists under our Guidelines for Pharmacy title and therefore only covers the information relevant to this setting. Areas covered include: treatment and management, advantages and disadvantages of treatment options, information and advice for those with the condition. Please refer to the full guideline for the complete set of recommendations.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS paediatric eczema pathway
A useful summary of the PCDS pathway for the assessment and management of paediatric eczema
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS adult eczema pathway
A concise, helpful summary of the PCDS treatment pathway for the assessment and management of adult eczema
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NICE guideline
NICE/PHE cellulitis and erysipelas: antimicrobial prescribing
This summary covers an antimicrobial strategy for patients with cellulitis and erysipelas
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS rosacea treatment pathway guideline
A clear summary of the PCDS guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of rosacea.
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Test and reflect
BAD guideline on the management of onychomycosis
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on onychomycosis.
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Independent professional body guideline
BAD onychomycosis guideline
This summary covers diagnosis and active treatment of onychomycosis, including advice for preventing reinfection, and criteria for referral.
