NHSL Medicines Guidance
A national online resource has been developed entitled the Dermatology Patient Pathways.
The Pathways are intended to support Primary Care practitioners in Scotland in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with common skin conditions. A brief illustrated description of each skin condition is followed by treatment recommendations and links to sources of additional information for both healthcare professional and patient.
The resource is available at the web link above and as an app for mobile devices.
Suitable quantities of emollients
| Body site | One week supply | One month supply |
| Face | 15-30g | 60-120g |
| Both hands | 25-50g | 100-200g |
| Scalp | 50-100g | 200-400g |
| Both arms or legs | 100-200g | 400-800g |
| Trunk | 400g | 1600g |
| Groins and genitalia | 15-25g | 60-100g |
Suitable quantities of creams/ointments (twice daily application for 1 week for adults)
| Body site | Non-corticosteroid cream/ointment | Corticosteroid cream/ointment |
| Face | 15 to 30g | |
| Face and neck | 15 to 30g | |
| Both hands | 25 to 50g | 15 to 30g |
| Scalp | 50 to 100g | 15 to 30g |
| Both arms | 100 to 200g | 30 to 60g |
| Both legs | 100 to 200g | 100g |
| Trunk | 400g | 100g |
| Groins and genitalia | 15 to 25g | 15 to 30g |