Test your knowledge of dermatological conditions

One in four people in England and Wales visit their GP about a dermatological condition each year. Here, test your knowledge of these common conditions and their management.

Dermatology presentations are common in primary care, with one in four people in England and Wales visiting their GP about a dermatological condition each year. Several relevant conditions — including impetigo and chickenpox — are included in minor ailment services across the UK. Pharmacists should be able to recognise these conditions and contribute to their management where appropriate.

Work your way through the quiz by expanding the questions in the boxes below.

Each question includes a link to a relevant article published in The Pharmaceutical Journal, which provides more information on the topic. When you have answered all the questions, select ‘Finish quiz’ at the bottom of the page to check your score.


Question 1 is from ‘Rashes in children’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 2 is from ‘Rashes in children’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 3 is from ‘Hidradenitis suppurativa: identification, symptoms and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 4 is from ‘Epidermolysis bullosa: recognition and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 5 is from ‘Cellulitis: recognition and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 6 is from ‘Skin and soft tissue infections: risk factors and presentations’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 7 is from ‘Case-based learning: insect bites and stings’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 8 is from ‘Chickenpox: symptoms, treatment and potential complications’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 9 is from ‘Current and advanced therapies for chronic wound infection’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 10 is from ‘Keloid scars: recognition and management’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 11 is from ‘Case-based learning: psoriasis management in community pharmacy’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


Question 12 is from ‘Recognising common skin conditions in people of colour’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 13 is from ‘Common dermatological conditions in skin of colour’ Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 14 is from ‘Case-based learning: shingles’ Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.


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Question 15 is from ‘Genital herpes: diagnosis and treatment’. Please refer to the original article if you would like to learn more.

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Citation
The Pharmaceutical Journal, PJ, May 2025, Vol 314, No 7997;314(7997)::DOI:10.1211/PJ.2025.1.356630

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