Please take the images according to the attached guidance (/media/1839224/telederm_photos.pdf)

·         put an ink arrow pointing to the mark on your skin, or mark a ring around it

·         ask someone to help take the photographs so that they can get the mix of distance and close up views

o    ensure  that there is good, even light in the room. If not, use the flash

o    take a view of the region of your body: eg leg, back, arm, face such that the inked mark is clear within the image

o    take a close up view of the area: no closer that 10cm/4 inches, press on the screen at the site corresponding to your mark so that the yellow square forms and locks focus on the area.

o    repeat this view at an angle to show if the mark is raised

o    take a photo of the appointment letter you have received or alternatively of your own name and date of birth which you have written on a piece of paper

Please take the images according to the attached guidance (/media/1839224/telederm_photos.pdf)

·         you may not need to highlight the rash if it is obvious, but if not, please use a marker on your skin to indicate the rash

·         ask someone to help take the photographs so that they can get the mix of distance and close up views

o    ensure  that there is good, even light in the room. If not, use the flash

o    take a view of the region of your body: eg leg, back, arm, face such that the inked mark is clear within the image

o    If the rash is symmetrical, eg both elbows or both shins, take a view that captures both of these together to show this.

o    take a close up view of the worst area: no closer that 10cm/4 inches, press on the screen at the site corresponding to your mark so that the yellow square forms and locks focus on the area.

o    repeat this view at an angle to show if the rash is raised

o    take a photo of the appointment letter you have received or alternatively of your own name and date of birth which you have written on a piece of paper