Summaries
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NICE guidelineNICE 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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NICE guideline
NICE 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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NICE guideline
NICE psoriasis guideline
A brief summary on the assessment and management of psoriasis. Includes topical and systemic therapy, and use of severity assessment tools
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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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Independent professional body guideline
BSACI chronic urticaria and angioedema guideline
An up-to-date summary of guidance on causes and management of chronic urticaria and angioedema, featuring a useful algorithm to help with diagnosis
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Independent professional body guideline
GOSH hand hygiene guideline
A clear guideline summary on procedures for hand hygiene to aid in the prevention and management of healthcare-associated infections.
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Independent professional body guideline
ESCD hand eczema guideline
A clear and concise summary of guidance by the European Society of Contact Dermatitis on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hand eczema.
