Primary Disseminated Blistering (Bullous) Diseases
Outpatients | DermatologyThis condition is treated in the Dermatology clinic.
Pre-referral work-up
History
Refer to a specialist when diagnosis is unclear and also for initial management and advice.
Biopsy to occur before referral to a specialist.
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Dermatology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
- Exclude insect bites and trauma as cause for blistering
- Prevent secondary infection
For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.
Clinic appointments
🚩 Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.
Emergency
🚩 Patients with extensive blistering or who are systemically unwell
If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.
Availability
North
THS Northern Region does not provide a public dermatology service. See Health Pathways for more information
North West
North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928
South
Wellington Clinics (Level 10)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9941