NICE issues prescribing advice for dermatology patients with Covid-19

GPs should ensure that patients taking oral corticosteroids for dermatological conditions do not ‘suddenly’ stop taking them if they have coronavirus (Covid-19) symptoms, NICE has said.

Non-Covid clinical crises: ​Erythroderma

Pulse’s series on how to manage non-Covid subacute problems when you’re out of your comfort zone and there’s minimal help available

Non-Covid clinical crises: Very severe eczema in children

Pulse’s series on how to manage non-Covid subacute problems when you’re out of your comfort zone and there’s minimal help available

‘The best emollient is one the patient uses’ – prescribing emollients in primary care

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GPs advised to use hydrogen peroxide over antibiotics in impetigo

GPs should prescribe hydrogen peroxide cream rather than antibiotics in patients with localised non-bullous impetigo as part of drives to cut antibiotic resistance, new guidelines from NICE state.

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Eczema associated with increased fracture risk, researchers warn

Patients who have eczema have a greater risk of fracture, according to a new study. 

GPs should not prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE

Antibiotics should not be prescribed to patients with non-bullous impetigo, according to new draft guidance.

Nine things you need to know about minor surgery

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GPs required to take pictures of lesions before skin cancer referrals

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