Learning Objectives

After completing this activity pharmacists should be able to:
  • Describe the anatomy of the skin.
  • Discuss skin cancer, its causes, different types, risk factors, onset, progression, and prognosis.
  • Explain why early diagnosis of skin cancer is important, how to identify potential skin cancer, referral pathways, and why non-medical health professionals should not diagnose skin cancer.
  • Discuss UV radiation and the UV index, the importance of sunscreen and other sun protection strategies, as well as what is sufficient sun exposure to maintain Vitamin D.

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