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Skin conditions

Deal with dermalogical care in the pharmacy.

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Skin conditions

Soothing the itch

Skin disease is a common reason to seek professional advice, with 24 per cent of the UK population consulting their GP about a skin problem each year, says the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Sarah Purcell looks at how you can help your customers with eczema to manage their condition better

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Managing Sensitive Skin

This interactive video will help you to better understand skin sensitivity and support your customers’ skin needs

24 May 2023 , 5 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Get up to speed on skincare

The management of common skin conditions often involves self care regimens, giving pharmacies a key role to play – but it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest guidance.

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

NICE comes out against bath additives in childhood eczema

A draft guideline says bath emollients should not be prescribed in children under 12 years.

21 Mar 2023 , 2 Min Article

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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

More than skin deep

Top three skin conditions in pharmacy: our handy guide

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Dermatology in the pharmacy

Waiting lists have grown in the pandemic; pharmacy has an important role to play

02 Nov 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Time to think skin

The pandemic has taken its toll on skin, with acne and eczema on the rise.

20 Jun 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Be sun smarter

It may be staycations for many this year, but the British sun can still be a cause for concern

15 Jun 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Skin conditions

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.

27 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Helping customers treat & care for their scalp

Understanding the causes and symptoms of some common scalp conditions will help you to make a real difference to your customers’ lives. Complete this module to discover self-care and product advice to help ease symptoms and maintain scalp health.

23 Sep 2020 , 10 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Soothing the itch

Childhood eczema is so common that it’s easy to believe parents know how to manage it. This is not necessarily true, however, and there is plenty the pharmacy team can do to help.

30 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Managing skin conditions in pharmacy

With restrictions on prescribing for minor conditions, many are being directed to their pharmacy for treatment and advice.

10 Jul 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Skin conditions

How well do people understand their skin condition?

Only about half of patients are thought to comply with recommended treatment for their skin condition

04 May 2017 , 5 Min Article