Itches, scratches and gunk: Get back-to-school ready

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Itches, scratches and gunk: Get back-to-school ready

February 2022

Sarah Mooney

Wednesday 2 February 2022, 12:19 AM

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Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney covers some of the most common conditions seen in community pharmacy with the return to school

February brings calmer weather, quieter camping, weekends at the beach and some relief to parents as children return to school. The calm may be short-, Rash on Arm (Girl), [Image: triocean on iStock.com]

Child Health

Infectious Disease

Dermatology

References

1. DermNet NZ. Hand foot and mouth disease. 2016. dermnetnz.org/topics/handfoot-and-mouth-disease

2. DermNet NZ. Bacterial skin infections CME. 2008. dermnetnz.org/cme/bacterialinfections/impetigo

3. DermNet NZ. Dry skin. 2015. dermnetnz.org/topics/dry-skin

4. DermNet NZ. Head lice. 2015. dermnetnz.org/topics/head-lice

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