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Dermatology - adults

Statewide referral criteria

Not yet in use

Statewide referral criteria for referrals to public hospital dermatology services for adults

Conditions

Alopecia

Criteria for referring adults with alopecia to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Assessment of acne management

Criteria for referring adults for assessment of acne management to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Assessment of dermatitis (eczema) management - dermatology

Criteria for referring adults for assessment of dermatitis (eczema) to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Assessment of psoriasis management

Criteria for referring adults for assessment of psoriasis management to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Assessment of vitiligo

Criteria for referring adults for assessment of vitiligo to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Blistering eruptions, rash of unknown cause and adverse drug reactions

Criteria for referring adults with blistering eruptions, rash of unknown cause or adverse drug reactions to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Chronic skin ulcers

Criteria for referring adults with chronic skin ulcers to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Criteria for referring adults with hidradenitis suppurativa to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Skin and nail infections and infestations

Criteria for referring adults with skin and nail infections and infestations to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital,

Melanoma - dermatology

Criteria for referring adults with suspected or known melanoma to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital.

Skin lesions and other skin cancers - dermatology

Criteria for referring adults with skin lesions and skin cancers other than melanoma to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital

Reviewed 11 July 2025

Statewide Referral Criteria

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