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Skin conditions

Deal with dermalogical care in the pharmacy.

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Skin conditions

The management of shingles

This is the first in a new series of CPD modules which cover conditions included in the proposed NHS Pharmacy First service in England and equivalent schemes in other parts of the UK.

04 Oct 2023 , 20 Min Article

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Q&A: Actinic keratoses

Nearly a quarter of the UK population aged 60 years and over have actinic keratoses, according to NICE – but what are they? Are they cancerous and how should they be treated?

18 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Unusual skin conditions

Community pharmacists have plenty of experience diagnosing and offering treatment advice for common dermatological disorders such as eczema and acne – but what about some of the more unusual skin conditions that may be seen less frequently?

13 Sep 2023 , 8 Min Article

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New cream for vitiligo

The MHRA recently approved ruxolitinib cream (Opzelura) for non-segmental vitiligo with facial involvement from 12 years of age.

18 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Psoriasis undermines fertility and pregnancy

Females with moderate to severe psoriasis are less fertile than controls, UK research has found. The study also revealed that female psoriasis patients are more likely to experience pregnancy loss.

14 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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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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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Identifying unusual skin conditions

Pharmacy teams are well practised in diagnosing and offering treatment advice for dermatological disorders such as eczema and acne – but what about the more unusual skin conditions that may be seen on very rare occasions?

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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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Lipid lowerers and psoriasis

A new study suggests that PCSK9 inhibitors may improve psoriasis independently of their cardiovascular benefits.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Dermatological problems in patients with skin of colour

As the UK population becomes more culturally diverse, it is important that pharmacists are able to recognise how common dermatological conditions can present on non-Caucasian skin.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical update: Decoding dermatophytes

Dermatophytoses are superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails.

15 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Article

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Still just scratching the surface?

Studies presented during the recent European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2022 offer fresh insights into the sometimes devastating impact of atopic dermatitis on sufferers.

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Eczema and psoriasis

Discover how pharmacy teams can support those with eczema and psoriasis.

29 Sep 2022 , 44 Min Article

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Practice update: Scarred for life?

Wound healing is a complex process, so it is important to manage the wound correctly and use the right dressings to provide optimal healing conditions.

10 May 2022 , 5 Min Article

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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 , 5 Min Article