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Skin and nail

Promoting good foot and leg health 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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Step into summer

Take a look at the most common foot conditions and how to deal with them.

21 Jul 2021

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Reflecting on foot care

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in cases of advanced foot disease being reported by hospitals in the UK.

15 Jun 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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Skincare and mental health

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

12 Mar 2021

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Learning update: Cracking patients' skin conditions

While the healthcare system’s focus is on tackling the coronavirus pandemic, patients must continue to deal with long-term medical conditions such as chronic skin disorders.

15 Feb 2021

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10-minute clinic: topical fungal infections

This handy 10-minute clinic is a quick reference guide to help when advising on topical fungal infections.

09 Feb 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.

17 Nov 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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