Most common skin diseases are rarely life-threatening; however, they have a negative impact on the quality of life of individuals and require care and treatment. They affect patients’ physical and mental well-being, their ability to function, and their social interactions. Leveraging on their accessibility and convenience, pharmacists are well-positioned to manage these conditions and offer accurate and reliable self-care information and products to empower individuals to manage such health problems. This event explores some common skin ailments pharmacists encounter and their role in managing these ailments to promote good health and general well-being.
Management of common skin conditions and ailments in the community pharmacy