All Skin and wound care articles
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NICE guidelineCOVID-19 rapid guideline on dermatological conditions
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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Concise consultation card
RELIEF AND MANAGEMENT OF DRY SKIN CONDITIONS
This concise consultation card was developed by Guidelines for Pharmacy in partnership with RB UK.
Essential information and adverse reporting details are included.
RB-M-35428 March 2021 -
News
NICE publishes prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema
The new NICE guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions
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NICE guideline
NICE eczema in under 12s guideline
An easy-to-follow NICE guideline summary on the management of atopic eczema in children under 12
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on rosacea
A summary of guidance to assist healthcare professionals on the diagnosis and management of rosacea
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Supplement
Recommending emollients for patients with atopic dermatitis or dry skin conditions
This supplement has been commissioned and funded by L’Oréal (UK) Limited and developed in partnership with Guidelines.
Date of preparation: January 2021 -
NICE guideline
NICE guideline on the treatment of human and animal bites
This NICE guideline summary sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over
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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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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS actinic keratosis guideline
Recommendations on recognition and diagnosis of actinic keratosis, use of clinical findings, management, and options for treatment
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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 on 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
