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Information for GPs: conditions you can refer to us

Inclusions

• Rashes of diagnostic uncertainty (where no concerns of malignancy exist)
• Inflammatory disorders not responding to GP treatment, e.g. lichen planus
• Moderate acne (including Roaccutane)
• Moderate psoriasis for treatment principally with topical therapies
• Moderate eczema for treatment principally with topical therapies and supervision by nurses/health visitors;
• Other moderate inflammatory dermatoses that are poorly controlled despite treatment from the GP
• Non Scarring localised alopecia
• Keloid scars (excludes surgery)
• Urticaria
• Solar Lentigo
• Benign Naevi (for diagnosis as removal non commissioned for cosmetic purposes)
• Non Scarring Nail dystrophy
• Bowens Disease (for diagnostic purposes as should be managed by GP)
• Benign lesions (excludes surgery)
• Symptomatic lesions such as;
• Pyogenic granulomata
• Dermatofibromata
• Patients referred from secondary care for follow up

Exclusions

The service is not considered clinically appropriate for patients who have or are suspected to have: Suspicious skin lesions falling under the 2ww pathway e.g. MM and SCC.

• Dermatological emergencies e.g. exfoliative dermatitis or blistering skin disorders.
• Patients already under the ongoing care of a secondary care dermatologist e.g. taking immunosuppressive drugs.
• A suspicious change in a mole or melanocytic lesion.
• Patients who have received significant intervention for the same condition previously within the acute setting and for whom it would appear appropriate that the referral should be re-directed to a more appropriate service.

This service is not available to the following cohorts:

• Patients not registered with an East Riding GP practice (unless resident in East Riding and not registered with any GP).
• Patients who require emergency treatment.
• Patients seeking private healthcare services.
• Patients requiring management as part of a post-surgical pathway.