Dermatology Appointment Information

If you are contacting the practice regarding a rash, eczema, or any ongoing dermatology concern, please read the following guidance before booking:

✅ Ongoing or Long-Term Skin Issues

• If your skin condition is ongoing or recurrent, please book a routine GP appointment (not an emergency/on-the-day appointment).
• If you are currently under hospital dermatology care, you may still book a routine appointment, or a same-day appointment if advised by secondary care. 

📧 Photo Submission Required

To help the GP assess your condition accurately, please email a clear photograph of your rash/skin condition to: 📨 ggc.gp43542clinical@nhs.scot 

Please include:

• Your full name
• Date of birth
• Brief description of the issue (e.g., how long it's been present, symptoms such as itching, pain, spreading, etc.) 

📞 Telephone Appointment First

• Your initial consultation will usually be a telephone appointment.
• If the GP feels a physical examination is required, you will be offered a face-to-face appointment.

📘 General Dermatology

Advice Common skin conditions include: 

• Eczema/dermatitis
• Psoriasis 
• Acne 
• Fungal infections
• Allergic rashes

Self-care tips include:

• Keeping skin moisturised with emollients 
• Avoiding known irritants (e.g., fragranced soaps) 
• Not scratching to reduce risk of infection
• Over-the-counter treatments (pharmacies can advise on mild cases) 

If symptoms worsen quickly, involve pain, swelling, fever, or signs of infection (e.g., oozing, redness spreading), please seek urgent advice.