The British College of Dermatology is offering pharmacists detailed training on skin conditions and examinations. Helping them to confidently support patients, through immediate treatment, or valuable insight.

A paper from UK researchers which focused on IBD treatment could lead to ways of controlling skin conditions. Underlying, genetic causes within our immune systems can overlap and may be able to be treated in similar ways.

Microscopic surgery, lasers and far more have enhanced dermatology. There’s still a need to consider situations where technology tries to be human, or learn as a human and whether this is successful.

Private healthcare use is increasing, due to NHS waiting times and greater NHS use of private facilities. Worth considering the true reasons behind the change and whether or not patients could benefit.

Recent reports have highlighted economic factors influencing paediatric healthcare, with dubious information on the web not helping. Taking a rational view of what is normal can be a useful antidote.

We tend to judge skin health visually but inflammation, barrier defects, or other aspects can influence a range of conditions. From heart disease, to bone loss, muscle loss, diabetes, or types of dementia.

A recent study focused on safety razors against cartridge types and the effect each of them has on your skin. They found an interesting, scientific way of showing different outcomes, which might be a surprise.

From the BBC to medical bodies, much has been said recently on young children using unsuitable, sometimes dangerous adult products. Not an easy task but we can help to counteract the viral push behind this.

The latest technology has brought medical benefit, with AI in particular about to take us much further. Change will be faster than any in history but there are caveats, when medicine is about people.

There are health concerns, from a stall in smoking reduction, to increased obesity and NHS performance. We still shouldn’t ignore the positives medicine is seeing, from improving technology and artificial intelligence.