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Safe and effective application of topical treatments to the skin

Last Reviewed: 05/12/2024
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Review your clinical knowledge and understanding of skin barrier function and the effects this has on the absorption of medications, such as emollients and topical corticosteroids.

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Authors

Sandra Lawton

Nurse consultant dermatology, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham.

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Safe and effective application of topical treatments to the skin

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Last Reviewed: 05/12/2024