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Top five reasons for inpatient dermatology referral in the years 2018 and 2020 (Feb‐Nov)
| 2018 | N (% of total no. of referrals) | 2020 | N (% of total no. of referrals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Drug Eruption | 51 (16.2) | 1. Drug eruption | 44 (16.6) |
| 2. Non‐melanoma skin cancer | 21 (6.7) | 2. Atopic Dermatitis | 23 (8.7) |
| 3. Atopic Dermatitis | 14 (4.4) | 3. Contact dermatitis | 17 (6.4) |
| 4. Venous stasis dermatitis | 11 (3.5) | 4. Scabies | 15 (5.7) |
| 5. Acute urticaria | 10 (3.2) | 5. Acute urticaria | 14 (5.3) |
