Category: Dermatology

Podcast: Dr George Moncrieff on dermatology in GP

Dr Moncrieff gives advice on prescribing for tinea incognito, discoid eczema, rosacea and other common derma conditions in GP.

Acne and roaccutane (Nice update 2023)

Interestingly, this is the first time that NICE has developed a guideline on acne, writes Dr Louise Hudman.

Podcast | Diagnosis and management of actinic keratosis by Dr Tony Downs

We are joined by Dr Tony Downs for a talk on the management of actinic keratosis.

Video: Dr Tony Downs, actinic keratosis

Watch Dr Tony Downs's presentation, read slides and record CPD.

New GP clinical education event launches on skin cancer

GPs can hear the latest updates about skin cancer presentations and management in general practice as part of a clinical education event by NASGP.

Baricitinib for dermatitis

NICE has released a new guideline on the use of Baricitinib in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

Secondary bacterial infections of eczema

Every now and again a new guideline is released that doesn't look that promising, but really changes the way you look at a topic. A good example of this is the new guideline from NICE on managing the secondary bacterial infection of eczema, published in March.

Managing insect bites

Most insect bites do not require antibiotics, and most infections in bites are secondary (and quite rare) following itching.

e-learning – Leg ulcer infection: antibiotic prescribing

A NICE update on antibiotic prescribing for leg ulcers published in February 2020 includes a good visual guide to best practice

Impetigo, antibiotic use and hydrogen peroxide 1% cream

New guidance advises GPs consider using hydrogen peroxide cream as a first line in localised non-bullous impetigo

Viral warts

Molluscum contagiosum

Omalizumab for chronic urticaria

A guideline from Nice recommends that omalizumab can be considered in chronic urticaria.

Hyperhidrosis

BASHH | Molluscum contagiosum

Nice | Pressure ulcers

Psoriasis

Skin cancer prevention