Dermatology news

New MIMS supplement available: inflammatory skin conditions

New MIMS supplement available: inflammatory skin conditions

4 October 2021, 3:37pm

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

Novel 5-day treatment for actinic keratosis launched

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

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

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...

Prescribe antiseptics rather than antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE

Prescribe antiseptics rather than antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE

26 February 2020, 10:51am

New NICE guidance on antimicrobial prescribing for...

Early emollient use does not prevent eczema in children, studies show

Early emollient use does not prevent eczema in children, studies show

21 February 2020, 10:38am

Daily application of emollients in infancy is not effective...

Actinic keratosis treatment recalled due to growing skin cancer concerns

Actinic keratosis treatment recalled due to growing skin cancer concerns

27 January 2020, 1:46pm

Healthcare professionals have been advised to stop...

New cellulitis treatment guidance published

New cellulitis treatment guidance published

2 October 2019, 2:13pm

A 5-day course of flucloxacillin may be sufficient...

Don't prescribe antibiotics for non-bullous impetigo, draft NICE guidance advises

Don't prescribe antibiotics for non-bullous impetigo, draft NICE guidance advises

19 August 2019, 2:22pm

Topical antiseptics are preferable to antibiotics for...

Bath emollients among further prescribing restrictions issued by NHS England

Bath emollients among further prescribing restrictions issued by NHS England

3 July 2019, 10:33am

GPs should no longer routinely prescribe bath and shower...

Trimovate available to prescribe again

Trimovate available to prescribe again

7 March 2019, 9:44am

GPs can prescribe the steroid/antibiotic cream Trimovate...

New pregnancy prevention measures for retinoid products

New pregnancy prevention measures for retinoid products

9 January 2019, 10:07am

Further restrictions have been announced on the use...

Prescribing restrictions considered for diabetes and eczema products

Prescribing restrictions considered for diabetes and eczema products

29 November 2018, 8:45am

Prescribing of blood glucose testing strips and bath...

Update on dermatological signs of child abuse with a free interactive learning module from MIMS Learning

Update on dermatological signs of child abuse with a free interactive learning module from MIMS Learning

26 September 2018, 8:50am

MIMS Learning is offering an interactive module on...

Doctors identify 50 'unnecessary' medical interventions

Doctors identify 50 'unnecessary' medical interventions

25 June 2018, 9:18am

A list of 50 tests, treatments and procedures 'of questionable...

NICE approves guselkumab for plaque psoriasis

NICE approves guselkumab for plaque psoriasis

14 June 2018, 10:51am

Guselkumab (Tremfya) is now an option for routine NHS...

Emollient bath additives 'no benefit' in childhood eczema

Emollient bath additives 'no benefit' in childhood eczema

4 May 2018, 4:49pm

Emollient bath additives provide no clinical benefit...