Dermatology news

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New topical psoriasis treatment launched

4 January 2022, 12:38pm

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

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

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...

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

21 February 2020, 10:38am

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

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

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

19 August 2019, 2:22pm

Topical antiseptics are preferable to antibiotics for...

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

7 March 2019, 9:44am

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

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

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

26 September 2018, 8:50am

MIMS Learning is offering an interactive module on...

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

14 June 2018, 10:51am

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