Skin conditions

Deal with dermalogical care in the pharmacy.

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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.

12 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Dry skin and eczema

Atopic eczema cannot be cured, but there are ways in which people can keep their problematic skin under control.

14 Oct 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Metabolic syndrome and the link to skin diseases

Patients with inflammatory skin diseases should be targeted and provided with heart health checks by community pharmacy teams.

26 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Impetigo

Keep your learning up-to-date regarding the change in practice for the management of impetigo.

12 Aug 2020 , 2 Min Module

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Soothing the itch

Childhood eczema is so common that it’s easy to believe parents know how to manage it. This is not necessarily true, however, and there is plenty the pharmacy team can do to help.

01 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Beyond the surface

Skin conditions are often only regarded as a physical problem, but the psychological impact can create issues that go much deeper.

10 Mar 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Fungal skin infections

This module will help you to understand the presenting features of fungal skin infections, the management options and the possible complications.

04 Dec 2019 , 5 Min Module

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Fungal skin infections

This CPD module looks at some common fungal skin infections, the management options available and possible complications.

15 Nov 2019 , 4 Min Module

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Bacterial skin infections

Update your learning on bacterial skin infections.

22 Aug 2019 , 5 Min Module

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Bacterial skin infections

This CPD module takes a look at bacterial skin infections, including how to recgonise their presenting features. 

14 Jun 2019 , 4 Min Module

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Managing dry skin and eczema

Some 15 million people in the UK have eczema, pharmacy teams provide advice to help manage this common skin condition.

15 Apr 2019 , 15 Min Module

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The treatment of psoriasis

This module describes the main features of chronic plaque psoriasis and its treatment, focusing on mild-to-moderate disease

12 Feb 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Treatment of psoriasis

This CPD module provides an overview of the clinical features of psoriasis and the recommended treatment options for mild, moderate and severe psoriasis. 

12 Jan 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Managing dry skin and eczema

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on managing dry skin and eczema.

21 Apr 2017 , 900 Min Module

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