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

Close-up of a person's fingers applying a white cream to a red, scaly, raised patch of psoriasis on their elbow.

New topical psoriasis treatment launched

4 January 2022, 12:38pm

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

Novel 5-day treatment for actinic keratosis launched

29 September 2021, 10:13am

Klisyri (tirbanibulin) ointment is indicated for field...

Prescribers warned over topical steroid withdrawal reactions

17 September 2021, 10:52am

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

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

3 March 2021, 11:38am

New guidance on antimicrobial prescribing for eczema...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Emollients, potential skin sensitisers as ingredients

26 April 2022, 7:00am

Topical steroids, comparison of potencies and formulations

4 January 2022, 8:00am

Topical steroids, potential skin sensitisers as ingredients

4 January 2022, 8:03am

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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