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Monday, April 20, 2009

Dermatology Update on ETG Electronic Therapeutic Guidelines

The latest eTG complete release includes completely revised Dermatology content.
Key chapters include Acne, Contact dermatitis, Cosmetic dermatology, Cutaneous drug reactions, Dermatitis, Genital skin diseases, Hair disorders, Infectious skin diseases, Infestations and bites, Paediatric dermatology, Psoriasis, Solar damage and skin cancer, and Urticaria and angioedema.
There are new tables and boxes on Dosing of oral antihistamines, Important considerations when using topical corticosteroids in adults and in children, and Indications for lasers and their relative efficacy. Patient information leaflets on Practical measures to minimise solar damage and Care of areas treated with liquid nitrogen are available in print-friendly format. Web links to useful dermatology atlases and patient information and support groups are provided in the Sources of information appendix. Getting to know your dermatology drugs Includes new monographs on azelaic acid, biological antipsoriatic drugs (adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab, efalizumab), botulinum toxin type A, eflornithine and tazarotene.

Access via CIAP: www.ciap.health.nsw.gov.au and click on Clinical guidelines to find the complete range of ETG Electronic Therapeutic Guidelines

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