Skin conditions represent a growing and increasingly complex global health burden and are recognised as a priority area within primary health care (PHC). Many patients experience common, non-urgent skin conditions but do not access specialist dermatology services due to workforce shortages, long waiting times and geographical barriers, particularly outside major urban centres. As a result, frontline healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, play a critical role in supporting early intervention, safe self-care and appropriate referral.

Pharmacists are frequently the first point of contact for individuals seeking advice on skin health, over-the-counter treatments, dermo-cosmetics and supported self-care. Pharmacists contribute to improved patient outcomes through medicines optimisation, patient education, treatment monitoring, and triage and referral. Their accessibility, trusted role and reach across diverse populations position them to play an expanded role in delivering consistent, high-quality dermatological support.