Dermatology

Conservatives pledge to expand Pharmacy First conditions if re-elected

Conservatives pledge to expand Pharmacy First conditions if re-elected

The Conservative Party has said it will expand the Pharmacy First service to include two additional conditions if it wins the upcoming general election.

‘Life-threatening’ side effects: Topical steroids to feature potency labels

‘Life-threatening’ side effects: Topical steroids to feature potency labels

The medicines watchdog has instructed pharmacists to advise patients on “when to stop treatment” with topical steroids as part of new regulations aiming to reduce “serious” reactions and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). 

Thousands of Boots pharmacists to be offered dermatology training

Thousands of Boots pharmacists to be offered dermatology training

The multiple has launched a new skin condition diagnosis service and announced new training for its pharmacists as it expands its dermatology offering. 

Derbac M on the shelves for scabies and lice

Derbac M on the shelves for scabies and lice

Derbac M is the UK's only Malathion treatment for scabies, head lice and pubic lice.  

Widening access to medical cannabis

Widening access to medical cannabis

The legal standing of medical cannabis in the UK has shifted over the past few years but now feels like it has drawn to a bit of a halt. The advocacy of medical cannabis by community pharmacists could help set the ball rolling once again.      

New Boots 'beauty concept store' staffed by dermatology-trained pharmacists

New Boots 'beauty concept store' staffed by dermatology-trained pharmacists

Dermatologist-trained pharmacists will offer customers free skin consultations at a new “beauty concept store”, Boots has announced.

Making the most of the IP course

Making the most of the IP course

The independent prescriber course is intense, asking for support and choosing a field of study you enjoy and have an interest in is fundamental to success. 

Acne: causes, diagnosis and treatment

Acne: causes, diagnosis and treatment

As many as 95% of people aged between 11-30 years will be affected by some degree of acne. Can you recognise symptoms and advise patients on over-the-counter treatment options?

Impetigo: causes, symptoms and diagnosis

Impetigo: causes, symptoms and diagnosis

Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin condition, but do you know how to recognize symptoms and know when to refer?

All you need to know about Dry Skin

All you need to know about Dry Skin

Update your knowledge with this CPD module on dry skin