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Skin conditions

Deal with dermalogical care in the pharmacy.

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Skin conditions

Keep your skin up

The body’s largest organ holds us all together, but what happens when the skin itself gets damaged?

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Understanding acne

Pharmacy teams are often approached by patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne. Being aware of the various myths surrounding this common skin condition will enable appropriate self-care advice to be offered, as well as effective OTC treatment recommendations.

10 Jan 2023 , 15 Min Module

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Skin conditions

Blowing hot and cold

As winter unfurls, pharmacy teams can help customers protect their skin as much as possible with OTC solutions and advice.

07 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Half of eczema patients wait over a year for effective treatment

Eczema patients need better local commissioning, a new report finds.

25 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Atopic dermatitis linked to learning disabilities

Atopic dermatitis (AD) shows a "dose-dependent association" with learning disability, American researchers report.

04 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Shingles and skin infection PGDs added to Pharmacy First Scotland

After some delay, PGDs supporting two further common clinical conditions are to be added to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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We need renewed focus on self-care during Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has added pressure and stress like never before and this can cause skin conditions, says Farah Ali.

 

09 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Mental health

Dermatology patients 'need better psychological support'

Almost all skin disease patients report an impact on mental wellbeing but support is lacking, a study finds. 

24 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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OTC treatment of warts and verrucas

A summary of OTC treatment for warts and verrucas

10 Aug 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Skin conditions

Treating dandruff and seborrhoea of the scalp

Alan Nathan considers OTC treatment of these common scalp conditions

14 Apr 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Skin conditions

The treatment of psoriasis

This CPD module provides pharmacists with information on the treatment of psoriasis.

08 Jun 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Actinic keratosis and skin cancer

This CPD module provides pharmacists with an update on the treatment of actinic keratoses and skin cancer.

05 Feb 2015 , 900 Min Module

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