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Cold Sore

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Cold sores located in the mouth or close to the eye Outside scope of community pharmacy. Patients with atopic eczema are very susceptible to herpetic infection and may show an abnormal response to the virus with widespread lesions and sometimes involvement of the central nervous system.

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Haemorrhoids

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External Links Comparative efficacy and tolerability of two ointment and suppository preparations ('Uniroid' and 'Proctosedyl') in the treatment of second degree haemorrhoids in general practice, 1988 Fiber for the treatment of haemorrhoids complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2006 Meta-analysis of flavonoids for the treatment of haemorrhoids, (..)

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Trigger Finger

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External Links UpToDate - Trigger finger (stenosing flexor tenosynovitis) Medscape - Trigger Finger Flexor tendon entrapment of the digits (trigger finger and trigger thumb), 2000 Trigger digits: principles, management, and complications, 2006 Risk factors associated with trigger finger.

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Children Toothpaste

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External Links UpToDate - Preventive Dental Care and Counseling for Infants and Young Children Timing of fluoride intake in relation to development of fluorosis on maxillary central incisors, 2006 Fluoride toothpaste efficacy and safety in children younger than 6 years: a systematic review, 2014 AAPD Fluoride Therapy, 2023 RACGP Guidelines for Preventive (..)

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Communication

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Case Discussion: People Expectations When working in a community pharmacy , you may have heard your boss said, it is not just about price wars, but more importantly, customer service. You can practice this before answering any phone calls NOTE: Never take work issues too personally. In 10 years time, they will be in the past.

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Toothbrushing

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Summary Hard brushing and using a toothbrush with stiff, coarse bristles can wear down teeth and gums, leading to problems like gum recession and enamel wear, both of which are linked to tooth sensitivity.

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Candles lit in Lithuania to mourn loss of pharmacist profession

The Pharmacist

People in Lithuania have placed lit candles outside community pharmacies to symbolise mourning, after parliamentarians voted to allow remote supervision – a move that campaigners fear would spell the death of the pharmacist profession.