Recognise a typical recurrence and identify eye involvement or other higher-risk situations.
Online dermatologyBenefit is usually greatest when started early; the doctor will assess timing and severity.
Eye involvement can be serious and needs urgent local assessment.
| Clinical question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 01Can treatment help after several days? | Benefit is usually greatest when started early; the doctor will assess timing and severity. |
| 02What if the sore is near my eye? | Eye involvement can be serious and needs urgent local assessment. |
Use the doctor consultation for a new problem, new symptoms, side effects or a dose change.
Use the repeat review only when the medicine and dose are unchanged and you can provide evidence.
The doctor checks whether the likely diagnosis, treatment history and safety information are clear enough for remote care. Examination, testing or a local referral is recommended whenever that is the safer next step.
You receive advice, follow-up timing and—only when clinically appropriate—an electronic prescription by email for dispensing at a pharmacy in Spain.