MIMS Dermatology Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for dermatological conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and acne. 

Latest news

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New topical retinoid for acne

1 August 2022, 11:18am

Aklief cream contains trifarotene, a selective retinoic...

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Antenatal vitamin D supplementation may reduce infant eczema risk, study suggests

6 July 2022, 10:31am

Findings from a recent UK study indicate that giving...

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New MIMS comparison table for urea-based emollients

27 June 2022, 3:07pm

Prescribers can now compare urea-based emollients with...

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New topical psoriasis treatment launched

4 January 2022, 12:38pm

Wynzora (calcipotriol/betamethasone) is the first cream...

New MIMS supplement available: inflammatory skin conditions

4 October 2021, 3:37pm

The September issue of MIMS includes a MIMS+ supplement...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

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Emollients containing urea

9 June 2022, 12:56pm

Emollients, potential skin sensitisers as ingredients

7 July 2022, 7:00am

Topical steroids, comparison of potencies and formulations

21 July 2022, 8:00am

Topical steroids, potential skin sensitisers as ingredients

21 July 2022, 8:03am

Lice and scabies treatments

1 April 2016, 10:37am

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BSA (Mosteller formula)

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