ACCEPT:

• If mild, the venepuncture site is unaffected and only topical treatment is used

DEFER:

• If generalised and severe
• If associated with active arthropathy
• For 36 months following treatment with Acitretin (Neotigason)
• For 12 months following treatment with methotrexate
• For 12 months following treatment with Fumaderm
• 12 months following PUVA (psoralen plus ultraviolet A).
• If there is a secondary infection

PERMANENTLY EXCLUDE:

• If Etretinate (Tigason) has ever been used

SEE IF RELEVANT

• AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE