Guidelines : Dry skin conditions (e.g. eczema and psoriasis)

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Condition :

Dry skin conditions (e.g. eczema and psoriasis)

Keywords :

Emollients, lotions, Soap Substitute, Dryness, Psoriasis, Eczema, atopic eczema, Emollient referral form, Fire and rescue service, emollient fire risk, paraffin free

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Committee Recommendations

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01 February 2023

Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee agreed the updated Emollient Prescribing/Switching Table (see below) which includes recommendations for switching to cost-effective products.

OptimiseRx messages will be used to inform prescribers of cost-effective options.

Routine prescribing is not recommended for mild dry skin conditions for which self-care is appropriate (refer to NHS England guidance where necessary [https://surreyccg.res-systems.net/pad/Guidelines/Detail/4411]).

Emollient bath and shower preparations are NOT considered or included within the guidance below (refer to NHS England guidance: https://surreyccg.res-systems.net/PAD/Search/DrugConditionProfile/6284)

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08 June 2022

Surrey Heartlands Medicines Safety Committee (MSC)

The unsafe use of emollients can result in serious or fatal injuries from fire. The Surrey Fire and Rescue service provide ‘Safe and Well’ visits to residents across Surrey, providing them with fire safety advice, equipment and sign post those who require additional care and support to teams and services available to them within their boroughs.
The form below can be used to refer patients to this service. A link is also provided along with a leaflet explaining the service.

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