Dermatology

Pharmacists play an increasingly important role in supporting patients with the management of skin conditions. The rollout of minor ailment services means that community pharmacists are more likely to encounter patients with conditions like shingles; however, skin conditions can range in severity and pharmacists across sectors should be able to recognise these conditions, advise and educate patients on treatment options and self-care practices and refer on where appropriate.  

Our collection of dermatology resources has been organised into categories that can be accessed via the icons above or directly from the sections below. 

You can also take our self-assessment quiz to test your knowledge and help identify areas of interest. 

If you have further topics that you would like to see included in this collection, please contact the research and learning team. 

Symptom recognition

Rashes in children

Recognising common skin conditions in people of colour

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Common dermatological conditions in skin of colour

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Infectious diseases

Genital herpes: diagnosis and treatment

Cellulitis: recognition and management

Skin and soft tissue infections: risk factors and presentations

Chickenpox: symptoms, treatment and potential complications

Case-based learning: shingles

Case-based learning: impetigo

Chronic inflammatory diseases

Hidradenitis suppurativa: identification, symptoms and management

Case-based learning: psoriasis management in community pharmacy

Case-based learning: acne vulgaris

Assessment and management of psoriasis in adults in primary care

Scarring and wound management

Case-based learning: insect bites and stings

Current and advanced therapies for chronic wound infection

Keloid scars: recognition and management

Other

Alopecia areata: recognition, diagnosis and management

Epidermolysis bullosa: recognition and management

Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis

Melanoma: risk factors and advice on sunscreen use