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We all bear scars

Scars are marks on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. Most people are bound to wind up with a few scars, but some are more serious and require care and attention.

20 May 2024

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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

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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

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Scar management

Prompt attention to wounds and injuries can mitigate the effects of scars. Here's what pharmacy teams can do to help, as well as how to advise customers on creating their own essential first aid kit.

23 Apr 2022

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Getting to grips with first aid

Pharmacy teams can provide first aid knowledge, advice and product recommendations, starting with what to included in a basic first aid kit.

14 Apr 2021

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Big little things

When it comes to minor accidents and injuries, pharmacy staff can be on hand to help inform customers about first aid.

16 Jun 2019

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