Following allogeneic stem cell transplantation, graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality with the commonest organs affected being the skin and oral mucosa. Clinical presentation of cutaneous GVHD is widely variable and 13/30 patients attending a dedicated GVHD clinic were referred to Dermatologists with a specialist interest in GVHD (1). The British Committee for Standards in Haematology GVHD guidelines recommend organ-specific management and supportive care (2) recognising that early input from a Dermatologist is likely to improve clinical outcomes (3). JACIE 6th Edition standards also recommend access to certified specialist trained Dermatologists (4).
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