Supporting customers with acne

Pharmacy teams are often the first port of call for patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne. Being aware of the various myths surrounding this condition will enable appropriate self care advice to be offered, as well as effective OTC recommendations for each customer.

Learning objectives

• Be familiar with the structure of human skin
• Understand what can cause acne
• Be aware of some of the most common myths about acne
• Be able to suggest OTC acne treatments to customers.