dermatology oncology surgery
Melanoma Breslow Thickness and Staging
Stages cutaneous melanoma based on Breslow thickness, ulceration, and mitotic rate per AJCC 8th edition. Guides surgical margin and sentinel lymph node biopsy decisions.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Methotrexate (Dermatology — Psoriasis) · Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic / Immunosuppressant
- Omalizumab (Dermatology — Chronic Urticaria) · Anti-IgE Monoclonal Antibody
- Apremilast (Dermatology) · Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor
- Chlorhexidine gluconate with isopropyl alcohol · Skin antiseptic
- Chlorhexidine with cetrimide · Skin antiseptic / wound cleanser
- Barrier creams and ointments · Topical skin protectant
Pathways
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.