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Pharmacist and researcher Dr Rod Tucker describes how a research study he established has been transformed into a dermatological educational resource for all primary care professionals.   It is well recognised that undergraduate training in dermatology for all healthcare professionals is limited. Given that fact, who should be the first port of call for patients with a skin problem? The community pharmacist, GP or practice nurse? This was the question posed by our research study as we tried to establish their diagnostic abilities. Certainly, pharmacists are easily accessible and you don’t need an appointment to see them. Moreover, if they scored