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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

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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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Advising parents on childhood eczema

Prepare to advise parents and carers on appropriate management of their children’s eczema.

07 Mar 2023

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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

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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

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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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Taking care of your winter skin

Winter can cause problems for skin, but with the right products and self care advice, pharmacy teams can help

07 Dec 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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Superdrug launches new advice and treatment skin service

Pharmacists will be able to supply POM medicines for some patients with acne and eczema.

05 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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Shingles and skin infections next for PGDs under Pharmacy First Scotland

These conditions to be introduced from 1 March dependent on the approval of PGDs.

01 Feb 2021

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Shingles and skin infections next for PGDs under Pharmacy First Scotland

These conditions to be introduced from 1 March dependent on the approval of PGDs.

01 Feb 2021

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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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