Tag: dermatology

Policy for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Approved Referral Pathways

1 INTRODUCTION This policy describes the clinical threshold and exclusion criteria which the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Integrated Care Board (ICB) has agreed to for planned procedures and treatments […]

LLR Policy for Scar Reduction

Category Threshold Criteria Complete scar removal is not possible, but most scars will gradually fade and become paler over time.  A number of treatments are available that may improve a […]

LLR Policy for Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for Facial Flushing / Sweating

The LLR ICB  do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances – Post physical trauma– Part of a reconstruction following surgery e.g. […]

LLR Policy for Congenital Pigmented Lesion on the Face

Category Threshold Criteria (see also LLR Policy for Laser Treatment) Pigmented skin lesions are patches on the skin which can appear black, brown or blue. These patches are the result […]

LLR Policy for  Dermabrasion and / or Laser Resurfacing

The LLR  ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances The INDIVIDUAL FUNDING REQUEST process, forms and guidance are available via […]

LLR Policy for Benign Skin Lesions

Category Threshold Criteria This policy covers the following benign skin lesions Clinically benign skin lesions should not be removed on purely cosmetic grounds. Eligibility LLR ICB will fund treatment if […]

LLR Policy for Epidermoid Pilar ( Sebaceous) Cyst

Category Threshold Criteria (see also LLR Policy Benign Skin Lesions) Epidermoid and pilar cysts look like small smooth lumps under the surface of the skin. They are generally benign and […]

LLR Policy for Earlobe Repair

The LLR  ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances The INDIVIDUAL FUNDING REQUEST process, forms and guidance are available via […]

LLR Policy for Excision of Skin for Cosmetic Indicators

The LLR  ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances The INDIVIDUAL FUNDING REQUEST process, forms and guidance are available via […]

LLR Policy for Fungal Nail Infection

Category Threshold Criteria Fungal nail infection is a common and benign condition. Terbinafine should be considered as treatment for dermatophyte fungi (the ones that cause athlete’s foot) after confirmation by […]