Learning Chronic spontaneous urticaria: clinical features, diagnosis and management Defined as the non-inducible recurrence of wheals, angioedema or both for six weeks or more, chronic spontaneous urticaria is a difficult to diagnose and debilitating skin condition. Pharmacists should be aware of the clinical features in order to identify and manage this condition effectively.…Published: 14 July 2016
Learning Warts and verrucas: assessment and treatment Lesions caused by human papilloma virus often do not require treatment, but need to be assessed to rule out more serious conditions.…Published: 9 June 2015
Learning Burns: assessment and treatment Quick action is required with burns to minimise tissue damage and prevent infection.…Published: 28 April 2015
Learning Highlights of CPD and learning in 2014 Try our clinical quiz, taken from this year’s learning articles, and check your knowledge of subjects ranging from Ebola to QT syndrome.…Published: 18 December 2014
Learning Is minoxidil a good option for alopecia? Q. I’ve got alopecia. The baldness doesn’t really bother me but I don’t like having no eyebrows. Can I use this [Regaine] on them?…Published: 14 September 2013
Learning Cellulitis: what you ought to knowAccording to the NHS, the number of cases of cellulitis has tripled over the past 15 years. This article explains the features of this condition and how to recognise urgent cases…Published: 1 August 2013
Learning Advice on how to treat skin tags Q: I’ve got these little things on my neck and they irritate me when I wear a necklace. What are they and how can I get rid of them?…Published: 1 March 2011
Learning Angular cheilitis Q: This is my daughter [teenager]. She’s had these cracks in the corners of her mouth for two weeks and they’re not getting better. We’ve been putting Vaseline on at night but now it hurts when she eats. What else can we do?…Published: 1 September 2010
Learning Skin and soft tissue infection: diagnosis and management There is a wide range of skin and soft tissue infections with a variety of risk factors and causes. This article focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of some of these infections.…Published: 1 January 2009
