Obligatory | Must not donate if: |
Discretionary | If mild, the venepuncture site is unaffected and only using topical treatment, accept. |
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Additional Information | Psoriasis is primarily a skin condition caused by an autoimmune process. Sometimes the disease is treated with powerful drugs and/or ultraviolet radiation to suppress the underlying autoimmune process. This may be with treatment with PUVA, methotrexate, ciclosporin, hydroxycarbamide etc. and this may alter the body's defence mechanisms to infection. In such cases donations should not be taken for at least 12 months after such treatment has finished. |
Reason for change | The deferral period after acitretin therapy has increased from 24 to 36 months. |
Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. |
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 55.