When to refer

You should refer to the pharmacist anyone who: 

• Has seen no improvement despite using emollients
• Has dry skin that is cracked, broken or bleeding
• Has dry skin that is painful or appears to be infected
• Has extremely dry skin or eczema on their face.

Signposting

For more information, you can: 

• Use your Counter Intelligence Plus training guide
• Access the NHS website: nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema/
• Visit the National Eczema Society website: eczema.org
• See what the British Skin Foundation has to say: knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/condition/eczema
• Read the British Association of Dermatologists leaflet on atopic eczema: bad.org.uk/pils/atopic-eczema
• See the information available from Allergy UK: allergyuk.org/types-of-allergies/eczema.