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Skin conditions

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 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

Advising on acne

Bust the myths around acne causes so you can recommend effective products and self-care advice

30 May 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Skin conditions

Understanding acne

Pharmacy teams are often approached by patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne. Being aware of the various myths surrounding this common skin condition will enable appropriate self-care advice to be offered, as well as effective OTC treatment recommendations.

10 Jan 2023 , 15 Min Module

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Skin conditions

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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Skin conditions

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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Skin conditions

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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Skin conditions

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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Skin conditions

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.

28 Mar 2021 , 6 Min Article

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Skin conditions

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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Skin conditions

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.

25 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Beyond the surface

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

16 Mar 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Growing pains

Feeling comfortable in your own skin can be a challenge at any age but for today’s adolescents, social media is making things a lot more complicated when it comes to their health.

20 Aug 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Scratching the surface

With the majority of people self-treating skin conditions, pharmacy teams are well placed to offer advice.

20 Mar 2019 , 4 Min Article

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OTC acne treatment

This article discusses the various types of topical acne treatment and their effectiveness

16 May 2016 , 900 Min Module