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13. Skin

This section contains prescribing guidelines and information on:

  • Acne (management from 12 years of age)
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Chronic Urticaria
  • Eczema (children and adults)
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Psoriasis
    • Viral Warts

    In addition please note SWL pathway relaxations for existing patients on JAK inhibitors, who require a switch to an alternative drug due to MHRA safety warning for Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors.

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