Summaries
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Independent professional body guidelineBLS managing lymphoedema and DVT guideline
Covering symptoms and management of lymphoedema and DVT, including compression use in VTE
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Independent professional body guideline
BLS red legs pathway
Covers practical information on clinical decision-making for healthcare professionals managing red legs
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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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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS atopic eczema guideline
An overview of the management of atopic eczema, covering taking a clinical history and step-wise management
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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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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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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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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 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. Algorithm—Impetigo: antimicrobial prescribing. ...
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on warts and verrucae
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: an overview of the condition, differential diagnoses, advice for those with the condition, and treatment. Please refer to the full guideline for the complete set of recommendations.
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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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NICE guideline
NICE pressure ulcer guideline
An up-to-date summary of the NICE guideline on the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in neonates, infants, children, young people, and adults
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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.
