All Skin and wound care articles
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Independent professional body guidelinePCDS 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 ...
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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 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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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.
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News
BAD publishes guidance on generalised pruritus
The British Association of Dermatologists has published guidance on the management of generalised pruritus in adults without an underlying dermatosis.
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Video
Health Plus Care symposium presentation on the cost effectiveness of prescribing emollient therapy in dry skin and eczema
The content of this video has been developed by Johnson Johnson Ltd. Watch this short video to learn about the cost effectiveness of prescribing emollient therapy in dry skin and eczema.
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Test and reflect
PCDS pathway on the treatment of rosacea in primary care
This CPD activity consists of five multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on the treatment of rosacea.
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News
BAD updates guideline on biologic therapy for psoriasis
The British Association of Dermatologists has updated its guideline on biologic therapy for psoriasis .
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Test and reflect
PCDS guideline on acne
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on acne.
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Independent professional body guideline
Wounds UK lipoedema guideline
What are the clinical signs of lipoedema? Read this summary to find out. Includes a useful and concise management algorithm.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN cutaneous melanoma guideline
Easy-to-read summary of SIGN’s guideline on the management of cutaneous melanoma in primary care.
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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.
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Independent professional body guideline
SAPG long-term antibiotic use for dermatological conditions guideline
A short statement on the long-term use of antibiotics in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and other dermatology conditions.
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Independent professional body guideline
ILDS/EDF actinic keratosis guideline
This summary covers the diagnosis and presentation of actinic keratosis. The summary also includes a useful table, which gives an overview of treatments.
