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Isotretinoin treatment for acne patients under 18 must be approved by two prescribers, MHRA rules
New measures have been introduced to strengthen the...

Methotrexate sun protection reminder after patient death
People taking methotrexate should be reminded about...

Scabies treatment shortages deemed a major public heath issue
The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has...

First in new class of oral psoriasis drugs launched
Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu) is the first tyrosine kinase...

Spironolactone 'useful treatment for acne in women', study shows
Spironolactone is an effective alternative to oral...

MHRA introduces new measures to reduce JAK inhibitor risks
Prescribers are advised to avoid using janus kinase...

New isotretinoin safety measures to be introduced
The Isotretinoin Expert Working Group (IEWG) of the...

NICE advises against bath emollients for children with eczema
Emollient bath additives should not be offered for...

New treatment option for alopecia
Olumiant (baricitinib) can now be prescribed for adults...

New topical retinoid for acne
Aklief cream contains trifarotene, a selective retinoic...

Antenatal vitamin D supplementation may reduce infant eczema risk, study suggests
Findings from a recent UK study indicate that giving...

New MIMS comparison table for urea-based emollients
Prescribers can now compare urea-based emollients with...

New topical psoriasis treatment launched
Wynzora (calcipotriol/betamethasone) is the first cream...

Novel 5-day treatment for actinic keratosis launched
Klisyri (tirbanibulin) ointment is indicated for field...

Prescribers warned over topical steroid withdrawal reactions
The MHRA has issued advice for prescribers to minimise...

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

Antibiotic guidance issued for infected eczema
New guidance on antimicrobial prescribing for eczema...

New tablet treatment for eczema
Prescribers have a new oral treatment option for patients...
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New contraindication for co-cyprindiol
Cyproterone-containing medicines are now contraindicated...