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Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
19 Jun 2024 , 10 Min Module
Researchers in the US are warning that parental vaping exacerbates atopic dermatitis in children.
10 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article
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
When it comes to the skin, there is more than meets the eye – literally. Only the first layer of the skin is visible, which in combination with two other layers, works constantly to protect and insulate the body.
24 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article
Learn how to tailor your skincare recommendations and advice based on customers’ individual needs and concerns
01 Mar 2024 , 8 Min Module
Atopic eczema cannot be cured, but there are ways in which people can keep their problematic skin under control. Pharmacy teams can be on hand to discuss the many management and treatment options available and offer them reassuring support.
05 Oct 2023 , 15 Min Module
Nearly a quarter of the UK population aged 60 years and over have actinic keratoses, according to NICE – but what are they? Are they cancerous and how should they be treated?
18 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article
Community pharmacists have plenty of experience diagnosing and offering treatment advice for common dermatological disorders such as eczema and acne – but what about some of the more unusual skin conditions that may be seen less frequently?
13 Sep 2023 , 8 Min Article
As the skin is one of our most vital organs, keeping it healthy is extremely important.
11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article
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 , 1 Min Article
The body’s largest organ holds us all together, but what happens when the skin itself gets damaged?
14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article
A new study suggests that PCSK9 inhibitors may improve psoriasis independently of their cardiovascular benefits.
13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article
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.
Dermatophytoses are superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails.
15 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Article
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
As winter unfurls, pharmacy teams can help customers protect their skin as much as possible with OTC solutions and advice.
07 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article
