Abstract

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue account for 3.8% in the structure of total morbidity. Tula region is among the five leaders in the diseases of skin and subcutaneous tissue in the Central Federal District. This study was examined a medical and pharmaceutical care to patients with chronic diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Pharmacists give expert assessment of the situation. In the Tula region 40 pharmacists and pharmacy staff were interviewed because they have direct contact with pharmacy visitors. Chronic skin disease was examined on the example of psoriasis, eczema and atopic dermatitis. These diseases are characterized by a prolonged course, with periods of recurrence and remission. Chronic diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue significantly reduce the quality of life of patients and are accompanied by long-term medication. Patients with these diseases are frequent visitors to pharmacies, so it is important to study the opinions of specialists with pharmaceutical education on the organization of medical and pharmaceutical care for patients with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema.

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