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Dermatology - children

Statewide referral criteria

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

Conditions

Alopecia in children

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

Assessment of acne management in children

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

Assessment of dermatitis (eczema) management in children

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

Assessment of psoriasis management in children

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

Assessment of vitiligo in children

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

Birthmarks

Criteria for referring children with birthmarks to a dermatology service in a Victorian public hospital.

Blistering eruptions, rash of unknown cause and adverse drug reactions in children

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

Chronic skin ulcers in children

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

Hidradenitis suppurativa in children

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

Skin and nail infections and infestations in children

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

Melanoma in children

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

Skin lesions and other skin cancers in children

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

Reviewed 04 November 2025

Statewide Referral Criteria

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