Fungal skin infections
This section of the website focuses on some of the common fungal skin infections that you're likely to see in your pharmacy: sweat rash, jock itch, ringworm and nappy rash. Thrush and athlete's foot are covered in different sections of this website.
After reading this section you will be able to:
- Understand the causes of different fungal skin infections
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of common fungal skin infections
- Know the different treatment options available
- Select appropriate treatments that match customers' needs
- Provide advice on preventing future fungal skin infections.
While these conditions are often the reason why a customer visits your pharmacy, many customers don't realise that they are caused by a fungus. They may end up using skin products that don't tackle the underlying infection. With 40 per cent of sufferers buying treatments from the pharmacy, you play a critical role in ensuring customers treat fungal skin infections appropriately.
