Managing dry skin and eczema

This Professional Assistant module is about managing dry skin and eczema. It focuses on how to help customers manage dry skin and eczema through the regular use of emollients.

Learning objectives:

After studying this module, assistants will:

• Understand what happens underneath the skin’s surface to make it dry and uncomfortable
• Be aware of the impact that dry skin and eczema can have on a person’s quality of life
• Appreciate the improvements that can be made by using emollients and topical steroids
• Be able to advise customers on how to apply such products so they get the greatest benefit out of them.