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

Prescribers alerted to topical steroid withdrawal reactions

Prescribers alerted to topical steroid withdrawal reactions

17 September 2021, 10:52am

The MHRA has issued advice for prescribers to minimise...

First acne guideline published by NICE

First acne guideline published by NICE

30 June 2021, 11:17am

The new guideline is the first by NICE to address acne...

Antibiotic guidance issued for infected eczema

Antibiotic guidance issued for infected eczema

3 March 2021, 11:38am

New guidance on antimicrobial prescribing for eczema...

New tablet treatment for eczema

New tablet treatment for eczema

28 October 2020, 5:13pm

Prescribers have a new oral treatment option for patients...

New contraindication for co-cyprindiol

New contraindication for co-cyprindiol

1 July 2020, 9:46am

Cyproterone-containing medicines are now contraindicated...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Table: Emollients, Potential Skin Sensitisers as Ingredients

Table: Emollients, Potential Skin Sensitisers as Ingredients

1 September 2021, 7:00am
Table: Topical Steroids, Comparison of Potencies and Formulations

Table: Topical Steroids, Comparison of Potencies and Formulations

3 November 2020, 9:00am
Table: Topical Steroids, Potential Skin Sensitisers as Ingredients

Table: Topical Steroids, Potential Skin Sensitisers as Ingredients

3 November 2020, 9:03am
Table: Lice and Scabies Treatments

Table: Lice and Scabies Treatments

1 April 2016, 10:37am

Calculators

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BSA (Mosteller formula)

Enter height and weight to calculate body surface area (BSA).

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Height, weight, temperature 

Convert metric values to imperial, and vice versa.

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