Skin Infections Cheat Sheet

Skin Infections Cheat Sheet

Recognise the presentation. Revise the treatment. Spot the red flags.

Bring your skin infections revision together with this visual, single-page cheat sheet from The Flashcard Pharmacist.

Designed for pharmacy students, foundation pharmacists and pharmacists wanting a quick refresher, it covers:

• Key presentations: impetigo, cellulitis, boils and abscesses, tinea and candidal intertrigo.

• Treatment overview: a comparison of treatment options across common presentations.

• Red flags and referral: features that need urgent assessment.

• Conditions that mimic infection: including venous eczema, contact dermatitis and DVT.

• Potential entry points: skin breaks and underlying conditions to consider.

• Safety-netting and counselling: practical points to reinforce your learning.

Use alongside question practice, when preparing for OSCEs, or for a focused recap before your registration assessment.

One page. Six focused sections. A clearer approach to skin infections.

For education and revision. Always check current guidance, the BNF and local pathways before making clinical decisions.