For this session, use the article on skincare, as well as other sources of information, to strengthen your knowledge of this important topic. You can use information sources you may have in the pharmacy, such as other articles, OTC medicines guides and manufacturers' literature or websites. Magazines and newspapers often have articles about skincare. Look out for those too and think about what your customers may be reading. Do you think it's helpful or not?
For further inspiration, visit the websites listed at the 'information sources' section. You will find plenty of information, including expert opinion, on skincare in our article. In order to make it useful and relevant to your work, think about the following:
- What are the five most common skin conditions? You might be surprised! See: NHS Choices €“ common skin conditions
- What is a skin tag? How can you tell the difference between a skin tag and a wart? See: NHS choices €“ skin tags
- Describe four tips to help a customer keep their skin looking good. What effect does alcohol have on skin? See: NHS choices €“ look after your skin
- What impact can psoriasis have on a person's life? See: NHS choices €“ psoriasis