Chapter 2: Counselling
Your recommendations should include what you consider to be the best, complete health solution for the patient’s condition.
Explain the complete health solution for their condition, informing the patient why you are recommending each product and lifestyle option - let the patient decide if they want the whole, best health solution or just a part of it.
Pharmacy Medicines
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Pharmacy-Only: 0.5% hydrocortisone
Pharmacist-Only: 1% hydrocortisone
Prescription-Only: There are a range of strong cortisone creams/ointments available that require a prescription.
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Pharmacist-Only antihistamines and some non-drowsy Pharmacy-Only antihistamines help to reduce itch.
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Your pharmacy will stock suitable moisturisers, speak to your pharmacist about which ones to recommend for eczema.
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Your pharmacy will stock suitable washes, speak to your pharmacist about which ones to recommend for eczema.
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Your pharmacy will stock suitable products, speak to your pharmacist about which ones to recommend for eczema flare ups.
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Specialised probiotics can help
Lifestyle Choices
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Moisturise daily
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Avoid soap
Avoid hot showers and circumstances where you may overheat
Avoid wearing woollen fabrics next to the skin
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Rinse off chlorine after swimming
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Keep children’s fingernails cut short to avoid further skin damage from scratching.