Common Long Term Conditions Adult
Skin (Adults)
Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR SKIN CONDITIONS - SELF REFERRAL
skin CAMOUFLAGE SERVICE
From Changing Faces
Skin camouflage service Skin Camouflage Services For Disfigurement | Changing Faces
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR ALL LONG TERM CONDITIONS - SELF REFERRAL
As the Personalised Care Institute suggest
“Personalised care gives patients more control and choice when it comes to the way their care is planned and delivered, taking into account individual needs, preferences and circumstances.”
“What is personalised care?” The Personalised Care Institute. Retrieved 9th February 2024.
Support for a person with a long term condition needs to be broader than just focusing on medical needs but also involves considering what matters to them in supporting their overall wellbeing. This is delivered as personalised care which includes local support for physical, mental and social wellbeing. See under
- Long Term Conditions Support – Adults – RECOMMENDED
Includes specific mental health support for patients with a long term condition.
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
PSORIASIS
From Psoriasis Association
Helpline Helpline
MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL SKIN CONDITIONS
From Changing Faces
Support for the potential emotional impact of the appearance of skin conditions including a helpline
Services and support Services For People With Disfigurements | Changing Faces
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
From the Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS)
“Our primary objective is to educate GPs, nurses, other health professionals, and the general public on skin conditions.” Though some of the information is focused on clinicians it has a good patient and carers sections. In particular
- There are some excellent patient leaflets for some common conditions which replicate what information a GP is likely to provide, including on when to consider a referral to a specialist. Patient Information Leaflets
- Under the patient and carers section there is information on how to apply various creams Patients and carers
- For common conditions not covered by the patient leaflets you will likely be able to find information under the A to Z of conditions but this is more clinical level information (e.g., for GPs). Clinical A-Z list
From the Royal College of General Practitioners
Dermatology toolkit
The clinical toolkit resource has been created for primary healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
- The table of contents is found under Dermatology toolkit: Introduction
- This includes information and support for patients and carers Dermatology toolkit: Information and support for patients and carers
ECZEMA
Eczema “is usually a long-term (chronic) condition, although it can improve significantly, or even clear completely” Atopic eczema – NHS .
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Atopic eczema
- Atopic eczema – NHS
- Eczema | Causes and Treatment | Patient
- Eczema – atopic | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
From the NHS
- Discoid eczema Discoid eczema – NHS
- Contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis – NHS
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis
- Varicose eczema – NHS
- Varicose Eczema | Symptoms and Treatment | Patient
- Venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
From Patient info
- Eczema Triggers and Irritants Eczema Triggers and Irritants | Soap, Clothing and Food | Patient
- Moisturisers for Eczema Moisturisers (Emollients) for Eczema | Uses and Side-Effects | Patient
- Topical Steroids for Eczema Topical Steroids for Eczema | Types and Side effects and information | Patient
From National Eczema Society
Information and advice Information & Advice | National Eczema Society
MORE INFORMATION ON ALLERGY
There is a separate page on allergy under
PSORIASIS
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Psoriasis
- Psoriasis – NHS
- Psoriasis | Symptoms and Treatment | Patient
- Psoriasis | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
From Psoriasis Association
Information and support (including living with psoriasis) Information & Support
From the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance
Supports people who have both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with lots of information and tips for both conditions Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA)
ACNE
Acne is generally not a long-term condition as it normally clears completely but is included under long term conditions for completeness because it can last a number of years.
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Acne
From NHS choices
How to tackle acne during pregnancy How to tackle acne during pregnancy | Patient
From Acne support
Offering you impartial, expert advice on acne Home – acne support
VITILIGO
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Vitiligo
From The Vitiligo Society
- Information about vitiligo What you need to know about vitiligo – The Vitiligo Society
- Living with vitiligo Living with vitiligo – The Vitiligo Society
- Vitiligo treatments Vitiligo treatments – The Vitiligo Society
- Skin camouflage Skin camouflage – The Vitiligo Society
ACNE ROSACEA
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Rosacea
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
From Changing Faces
Great advice and support for the potential emotional impact of the appearance of skin conditions
- Advice and guidance Self Help For People With Visible Difference Or Disfigurement
- Services and support Services For People With Disfigurements | Changing Faces
From the British Association of Dermatologists
Support & Resources Support & Resources – BAD Patient Hub
Videos
From Health Talk
Videos of patient experiences of some common skin conditions (acne, alopecia, eczema and psoriasis) Healthtalk
