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Skin conditions

Deal with dermalogical care in the pharmacy.

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Facing skin management for all ages

From childhood to old age, there are various dermatological conditions to be expected during each stage of life.

22 Apr 2022

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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

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10-minute clinic: dry skin and eczema

This handy 10-minute clinic is a reference guide that will help you when advising customers on dry skin and eczema

13 Nov 2021

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Chilblains

This pharmacy scenario will improve your understanding of chilblains.

08 Oct 2021

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Supporting customers with acne

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne with this learning module.

01 Oct 2021

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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

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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

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Improve your understanding of seborrhoeic dermatitis.

27 Apr 2021

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Angular chelitis

Improve your understanding of angular chelitis – inflammation of the skin at one or both corners of the mouth.

26 Apr 2021

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Impetigo

Keep your learning up-to-date regarding the change in practice for the management of impetigo.

23 Apr 2021

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Childhood atopic eczema

This CPD module provides an update on the diagnosis and management of childhood atopic eczema.

10 Mar 2021

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Skincare and mental health

At surface level, treating skin conditions may seem purely aesthetic, but in reality it goes much deeper.

09 Mar 2021

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Winter skin and scalp problems

The winter months can take their toll on the skin, often causing conditions to develop or flare up. Find out how pharmacy teams can help.

12 Nov 2020

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Dry skin and eczema

Atopic eczema cannot be cured, but there are ways in which people can keep their problematic skin under control.

14 Oct 2020

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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

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Beyond the surface

Skin conditions are often only regarded as a physical problem, but the psychological impact can create issues that go much deeper.

10 Mar 2020

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