Lanarkshire pharmacies offering help to people suffering from skin conditions

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Lanarkshire residents who suffer from skin conditions are advised they can seen help from their local pharmacies. Medical experts have highlighted that Covid isn’t the only virus doing the rounds; there are also some "nasty skin viruses" that can be very painful and will affect at least one-in-four people at some point.

These include shingles, an infection of a nerve caused by the same virus as chickenpox, which can last two-to-four weeks and is generally treated with painkillers such as paracetamol and antiviral medication that the pharmacist can prescribe if necessary.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android While shingles often affects older people, impetigo is the most common skin condition in children.It often starts with the appearance of red sores, usually around the nose and mouth, but other areas of the body can also be affected.

The sores quickly burst, leaving behind thick, large, golden crusts typically around 2cm across.The sores aren't painful, but they may be itchy and they should not be touched or scratched because this can spread the infection to other parts of the body, and to other people.People with impetigo should seek urgent advice from their local pharmacist if symptoms change or get worse; while complications are rare, they can be serious.