What are typical referrals?

• Pruritic skin diseases
• Alopecia
• Chronic & recurring skin disorders including pyoderma, Malassezia dermatitis and otitis
• Endocrine, immune-mediated and neoplastic diseases
• Any skin condition not responding to empirical therapy

The dermatology service includes:

• In-house cytology & skin scrapings
• In-house lab
• Allergy testing including serological and intradermal testing
• Formulation of allergen-specific Immunotherapy (subcutaneous and sublingual)
• Development of individualised management plans
• Access to specialised dermatohistopathology
• On site CT scanner and visiting MRI facilities

Regular clinics are available at Yorkshire Independent Referrals in Brighouse.
Kirsten is always happy to discuss cases prior to referral.

To make a referral please use the following link: https://www.yirvet.co.uk/contact/

Medication withdrawal times for allergy testing – View Medical Withdrawal Guide

For medication withdrawal times for intradermal allergy testing please contact me directly to discuss.

For cases that might require biopsies, please advise your clients to discontinue glucocorticoids prior to the appointment. (oral short acting – minimum 2 weeks, long acting formulations – 2 weeks + duration of action).