Dry skin

Skin conditions,

Cold snap

Pharmacy teams will notice an influx of customers with skin-related concerns as the temperature drops. Luckily, there are plenty of remedies and self care advice to recommend.

15 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Skin conditions,

Dry skin and atopic eczema can be extremely uncomfortable, causing itching and flaking, as well as being sore to touch. Pharmacy teams, however, can help customers to manage this condition with OTC treatment options, self care advice and signposting to further support.

07 Oct 2025 , 15 Min Module

Skin conditions,

Managing Sensitive Skin

This interactive video will help you to better understand skin sensitivity and support your customers’ skin needs

05 Dec 2024 , 5 Min Module

Skin conditions,

On the outside

Skin takes the brunt of the cold in winter, and most of the time, it puts up a strong defence. However, there are various conditions that can flare up and require more attention than usual during the colder months.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Education & training,

Dry, eczema-prone infant skin: A guide for consultations

This short video offers practical information to offer parents and carers with babies with very dry, itchy skin who may also be prone to eczema

25 Aug 2024 , 5 Min Module

Skin conditions,

Test your recommendation skills

Learn how to tailor your skincare recommendations and advice based on customers’ individual needs and concerns

01 Mar 2024 , 8 Min Module

Problem Skin,

Generalised pruritus

Scenario: Jane Morris, a 71-year-old regular patient, has been bothered with generalised itchy skin for the past two to three months, which is causing sleeping difficulties. The itching started on her return from an extended break in Spain. She takes atorvastatin for hyperlipidaemia and seems to have a residual tan from her holiday. What do you advise?

13 Sep 2023 , 5 Min Module

Education & training,

Advising parents on childhood eczema

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

07 Mar 2023 , 10 Min Module

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

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 , 5 Min Article

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.

15 Feb 2021 , 6 Min Article