Clinical Policies Directory TNRF1: Dermatology
These pages provide a web friendly version of the Treatments not routinely funded one policy (CLIN02 Treatments Requiring Individual Funding Applications TNRF1).
Go to Policies and Processes page (Clinical policies section) of this website to read the full policy.
Chemical peels (smooth and improve skin texture)
Overview
A Chemical Peel is a technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin.
Thresholds and eligibility
This procedure is not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Dermabrasion of skin (planing to remove acne and scarring)
Overview
Dermabrasion is a type of surgical skin planing, generally with the goal of removing acne, scarring and other skin or tissue irregularities, typically performed in a professional medical setting by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon trained specifically in this procedure.
Thresholds and eligibility
This procedure is not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Electrolysis (electronic removal of hair)
Overview
Electrolysis is the destruction of hair roots by an electric current.
Thresholds and eligibility
This procedure is not routinely funded with the exception of the treatment of ingrowing eyelashes, which is routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Hirsutism procedures (excess hair that grows on certain parts of the body)
Overview
Hair removal methods for Hirsutism.
Thresholds and eligibility
These procedures are not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Iontophoresis for Hyperhidrosis (treatment to reduce excess sweating)
Overview
Iontophoresis is a treatment that can be used to reduce excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the hands, feet, underarms and face. It involves using a machine to pass a weak electrical current through the affected areas of skin.
This is done by placing the hands or feet in trays filled with water, or by holding water-soaked sponge pads under the arms, back or groin, or wearing a water-soaked mask on the face. A weak electrical current is then passed through the water to the skin. The current passes in one direction for a fixed time, and then flows in the opposite direction for the same amount of time.
Thresholds and eligibility
This procedure is not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Laser therapy/Laser treatment/Tunable dye laser for aesthetic reasons (laser treatments for cosmetic reasons)
Overview
Laser Therapy/Treatment uses intense, narrow beams of light to cut and destroy tissues. It may also be used to reduce lymphoedema.
Tunable Dye Laser treatment can be used in common complaints in dermatology.
Thresholds and eligibility
These procedures are not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Tattooing of the skin
Overview
Tattooing of the skin is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer.
Thresholds and eligibility
This procedure is not routinely funded. Removal of nipple tattooing will be funded as part of breast reconstruction for cancer patients.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.