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Skin conditions

Deal with dermalogical care in the pharmacy.

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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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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

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Mental health support for people with acne

NICE has recommended mental health support for people who are severely affected by their acne.

28 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Managing common skin complaints

Skin conditions are among the most common reasons for patients to visit their pharmacy for treatment and advice.

23 Feb 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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Dermatology under the spotlight

With a constant stream of innovations and new treatments in the dermatology pipeline, it is important you keep up to date.

05 Oct 2021 , 6 Min Article

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Action on acne from NICE

A new NICE guideline on the management of acne brings together many key points for effective management.

04 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 15 Min Module

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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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Skincare and mental health

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

12 Mar 2021 , 5 Min Article

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