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MIMS Dermatology

MIMS Dermatology is a quarterly medical journal dedicated to healthcare professionals with a special interest in dermatology, whether GPs with a special interest, nurses or consultant dermatologists. To learn more or to subscribe visit mims.co.uk

Skin condition treatment

06 Oct 2006

Staphylococcus aureus colonisation of eczema or atopic dermatitis can be reduced by an antibiotic-corticosteroid combination or a corticosteroid alone, Chinese researchers studying 327 people with the condition have reported (Br J Dermatology 2006; 1,555: 680 7).

Spot diagnosis of skin disorders

10 Mar 2006 | by Dr Jean Watkins, a GP in Ringwood, Hampshire

on the skin, but are commonly seen on the scalp, as well as the extensor surfaces of the elbows, knees ...

NICE skin cancer guidance review

10 Jul 2009

NICE is to review guidance on skin cancer after concerns were raised that it was preventing GPs

Shared appointments are trialled for skin conditions

04 Jun 2010 | by Tom Moberly

GPs in Birmingham are trialling group appointments for patients with skin conditions, inspired...and GPSI giving talks on skin care management, treatment, diet and so on. 'The (US) study initiated our ...

NICE gives reprieve to skin GPSIs

13 May 2010 | by Prisca Middlemiss

England's skin cancer epidemic, already delivering a probable 60,000 basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) a...changes The guidance brings in some key changes. Dermatology and skin surgery GPSIs, who have a link with an acute trust clinical governance framework, will be allowed to treat 'the full range of skin cancers', so ... with the epidemic, a brand-new breed of skin cancer GPSI has also been proposed. The new skin lesion and skin ...

Push for arthritis and skin quality markers

09 Feb 2007

Better recognition of skin lesions and pain relief for osteoarthritis (OA) should all be considered...to implement NICE guidance on skin cancer recognition. Ninety per cent of lesions sent up to clinics ...

Skin patients 'may need psychological therapy'

21 Aug 2009

Women with skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis should be offered psychological treatment...patients with skin problems. For this study, 6,630 women aged 22-27 were asked how often they had experienced skin problems in the past 12 months. Those who responded 'sometimes' or 'often' were defined as having skin problems. The women were then asked to complete a questionnaire for signs of depression ...

Skin cancer gene linked to vitamin D

21 Oct 2010 | by Stephen Robinson

People predisposed to skin cancer may also be at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency, research...screening people at risk of skin cancer for vitamin D deficiency if they follow photoprotection programmes ...

Guidance reduces unnecessary skin disease referrals

14 Jul 2006

Unnecessary referrals for skin disease can be reduced using guidelines developed by dermatologists...improve recognition of and treatment for a range of dermatological problems, including skin cancer ...

NICE skin cancer surgery guidance 'too restrictive'

25 Apr 2008

GPC meeting this month. The NICE guidance on improving outcomes for people with skin tumours ... that patients with low risk BCCs be diagnosed and treated by local hospital skin cancer specialists. Dr Mike ...