Assessment of dermatitis (eczema) management

The Minimum information for referrals to non-admitted specialist services lists the information that should be included in a referral request.

Full SRC reference

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed assessment of dermatitis (eczema) management with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Any rash causing widespread erythema of the skin with signs of systemic illness

Eczema herpeticum

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Widespread, chronic dermatitis that has not responded to medical management (i.e. soap free washing, regular moisturiser, regular antihistamines and prescribed topical corticosteroid (with or without calcineurin inhibitors)) with functional or psychological…

Dermatitis exacerbated by secondary infection

Allergic contact dermatitis that has not responded to medical management

Usually managed in primary care

Previously diagnosed dermatitis that is adequately managed