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Understanding acne

Pharmacy teams are often approached by patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne. Being aware of the various myths surrounding this common skin condition will enable appropriate self-care advice to be offered, as well as effective OTC treatment recommendations.

Learning objectives

After studying this module, assistants will: 

  • Understand the common causes of acne
  • Be aware of some of the common myths about acne
  • Be able to suggest OTC treatments and self-care techniques to customers. 

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