All Skin and wound care articles
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NewsLong-term topical steroid use linked to skin withdrawal symptoms
The MHRA is advising people experiencing skin withdrawal reactions after stopping topical steroids to seek advice from their healthcare professional
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NICE guideline
NICE management of acne guideline
This Guidelines summary covers the management of acne in primary care, including advice on treatments and the impact on mental health and wellbeing
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Concise consultation card
RELIEF OF DRY SKIN CONDITIONS IN CHILDREN
This concise consultation card was developed by Guidelines for Pharmacy in partnership with Reckitt.
Essential information and adverse reporting details are included.
RB-M-39417 July 2021 -
News
Mental health support essential for some patients with acne, says NICE
New recommendations in NICE Guideline 198 highlight the need for mental health support to tackle psychological distress associated with acne
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News
NICE publishes new acne management guidance
NICE Guideline 198 covers the management of acne vulgaris in primary and specialist care
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Information
Self Care Forum fact sheets
The Self Care Forum fact sheets help health professionals have a ‘self care aware’ conversation with people about their ailments
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS hyperhidrosis guideline
An easy-to-read summary of Primary Care Dermatology Society guidance on investigations for, and management of, excessive sweating
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NICE guideline
NICE secondary bacterial infection of common skin conditions
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions
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NICE guideline
COVID-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.
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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.
