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Skin, Hair & Nail Problems
Welcome to Skin, Hair & Nail Problems. This section provides guidance from our clinicians about rashes, eczema, acne, understanding common types of skin cancer and other common skin concerns.
The guides below explain how to stay safe in the sun, how to recognise skin changes, and when it is important to contact the practice.
Select a topic below to learn more.
Sun Safety
Learn practical steps to protect your skin from harmful UV exposure and reduce your risk of skin cancer.
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: The Most Common Types
Understand the most common types of skin cancer and how they are usually treated.
Checking Your Moles: The ABCDE Guide
Learn the ABCDE method to help recognise warning signs that a mole may need medical assessment.
Managing Eczema: The Brick Wall & Emollients
Learn why emollients are the foundation of eczema care, how they support the skin barrier, and how to apply them effectively every day.
Treating Eczema Flare-Ups: Using Steroid Creams Safely
Understand how steroid creams can help calm eczema flare-ups, how to use the fingertip unit, and when to seek further help.
Infected Eczema: When to Seek Help
Learn how to spot signs that eczema may be infected, including weeping, golden-yellow crusts, pus spots, or feeling unwell.
Treating Fungal Skin Infections
Find out how pharmacists can help with fungal skin infections, how to apply antifungal treatment, and when to contact the practice.
Ringworm: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Learn how to recognise ringworm, how your pharmacist can help with treatment, how to stop it spreading, and when to contact the practice.
Stubborn Fungal Infections: When Creams Aren't Enough
Understand when fungal infections may need further investigation, how skin or nail samples are tested, and when oral antifungal tablets may be needed.
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