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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...

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

Methotrexate sun protection reminder after patient death

People taking methotrexate should be reminded about...

Scabies mite on human skin

Scabies treatment shortages deemed a major public heath issue

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

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First in new class of oral psoriasis drugs launched

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

Spironolactone is an effective alternative to oral...

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MHRA introduces new measures to reduce JAK inhibitor risks

Prescribers are advised to avoid using janus kinase...

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New isotretinoin safety measures to be introduced

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

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NICE advises against bath emollients for children with eczema

Emollient bath additives should not be offered for...

Back of man's head shown from above, close shaved with patches of hair loss due to alopecia areata

New treatment option for alopecia

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

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New topical retinoid for acne

Aklief cream contains trifarotene, a selective retinoic...

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Antenatal vitamin D supplementation may reduce infant eczema risk, study suggests

Findings from a recent UK study indicate that giving...

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New MIMS comparison table for urea-based emollients

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

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...

New contraindication for co-cyprindiol

Cyproterone-containing medicines are now contraindicated...