Primary Disseminated Blistering (Bullous) Diseases

This 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