Dermatology news

A screenshot of the MIMS digital supplement on inflammatory skin conditions.

MIMS dermatology supplement available online

4 December 2023, 10:00am

Read the latest digital MIMS+ supplement for free now.

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Isotretinoin treatment for acne patients under 18 must be approved by two prescribers, MHRA rules

3 November 2023, 11:54am

New measures have been introduced to strengthen the...

A doctor's gloved hands examine a bumpy red skin reaction on a man's shoulder.

Methotrexate sun protection reminder after patient death

26 September 2023, 1:08pm

People taking methotrexate should be reminded about...

Scabies mite on human skin

Scabies treatment shortages deemed a major public heath issue

20 September 2023, 10:38am

The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has...

Elbow of a man with a raised red skin patch typical of psoriasis.

First in new class of oral psoriasis drugs launched

22 August 2023, 10:56am

Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu) is the first tyrosine kinase...

A young black women looks in the mirror to apply acne concealer.

Spironolactone 'useful treatment for acne in women', study shows

22 May 2023, 10:37am

Spironolactone is an effective alternative to oral...

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MHRA introduces new measures to reduce JAK inhibitor risks

3 May 2023, 11:07am

Prescribers are advised to avoid using janus kinase...

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New isotretinoin safety measures to be introduced

2 May 2023, 4:16pm

The Isotretinoin Expert Working Group (IEWG) of the...

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NICE advises against bath emollients for children with eczema

21 March 2023, 1:30pm

Emollient bath additives should not be offered for...

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New treatment option for alopecia

5 October 2022, 12:32pm

Olumiant (baricitinib) can now be prescribed for adults...

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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...

Sole of a foot with dry cracked skin on the heel.

New MIMS comparison table for urea-based emollients

27 June 2022, 3:07pm

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

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...

New tablet treatment for eczema

28 October 2020, 5:13pm

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

New contraindication for co-cyprindiol

1 July 2020, 9:46am

Cyproterone-containing medicines are now contraindicated...