| Summary: | Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to the bowel-specific symptoms associated with IBD, there is the potential for a patient to develop a number of extraintestinal manifestations. This article discusses the potential dermatological associations of IBD, taking into consideration the underlying causes or associations of these within the overall management of the individual. Specific subgroups of dermatological complications have been described in the literature and these will be outlined, in addition to treatment strategies that might be undertaken in the IBD setting or in collaboration with other specialities as appropriate. Its aim is to provide an overview of how nurses caring for individuals with IBD can be alert to the dermatological complications that may affect this patient group, develop an understanding of the pathology involved, and become involved in the management where appropriate.
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