Presentation of
HAIR, SKIN, AND
NAILS CARE
Prepared by: tasnim abdullah
Roaa Alshdaifat
,INTRODUCTION
Hair, skin, and nails are important indicators of overall health
Many patients visit pharmacies seeking advice for common issues
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending appropriate treatments
Common concerns include:
Hair loss
Acne and dry skin
Weak or brittle nails
,HAIR CARE IN
PHARMACY
Hair problems are common in community pharmacy, especially hair loss and
dandruff.
Hair loss can be associated with:
Hormonal changes
Stress
Nutritional deficiencies
Post-illness or postpartum changes
, DANDRUFF
Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition characterized by flaking of the skin, itching, and
sometimes redness or irritation of the scalp. It may vary in severity from mild flaking to more
persistent inflammatory scalp involvement.
It is mainly associated with the overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, increased sebum (oil) production,
and an inflammatory response of the scalp. These factors lead to accelerated skin cell turnover and
visible white or yellowish flakes.
In simple terms: excess oil + fungal overgrowth + scalp irritation = flaking, itching, and discomfort.
HAIR, SKIN, AND
NAILS CARE
Prepared by: tasnim abdullah
Roaa Alshdaifat
,INTRODUCTION
Hair, skin, and nails are important indicators of overall health
Many patients visit pharmacies seeking advice for common issues
Pharmacists play a key role in recommending appropriate treatments
Common concerns include:
Hair loss
Acne and dry skin
Weak or brittle nails
,HAIR CARE IN
PHARMACY
Hair problems are common in community pharmacy, especially hair loss and
dandruff.
Hair loss can be associated with:
Hormonal changes
Stress
Nutritional deficiencies
Post-illness or postpartum changes
, DANDRUFF
Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition characterized by flaking of the skin, itching, and
sometimes redness or irritation of the scalp. It may vary in severity from mild flaking to more
persistent inflammatory scalp involvement.
It is mainly associated with the overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, increased sebum (oil) production,
and an inflammatory response of the scalp. These factors lead to accelerated skin cell turnover and
visible white or yellowish flakes.
In simple terms: excess oil + fungal overgrowth + scalp irritation = flaking, itching, and discomfort.
