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Why is dermatology important?

Why is dermatology important?. According to the British Skin Foundation, at present there are about 8 million people in the United Kingdom with a serious skin condition. This includes both skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease. That is 1 person in every 8 people in the UK.

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Why is dermatology important?

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  1. Why is dermatology important? • According to the British Skin Foundation, at present there are about 8 million people in the United Kingdom with a serious skin condition. • This includes both skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease. • That is 1 person in every 8 people in the UK. • In Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust catchment population of approximately 500,000 that is potentially 62,500 patients. • It is a great challenge.

  2. Why nurse-led treatments?

  3. What do we do? • Phototherapy including UVA, BBUVB, NBUVB - the most comprehensive service in the area! • Nurse-led Adviceline • Nurse-led Diagnostic Biopsy clinics • Nurse-led skin cancer support • Nurse-led chronic disease management and follow-up care • Nurse-led Isotretinoin reviews • Patch testing • Excellent patient care and information provision

  4. An exciting future…

  5. Thank you for listening! Any questions?

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