Derm Clinic: Scratching the itch of pruritus
Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for patients with itch. Effective management requires an understanding of its many causes and mechanisms, along with a structured, multimodal approach to …
Derm Clinic: antioxidant ingredients – skin care
Skin is fabulous because it has its own antioxidation system that counters oxidative stress resulting from metabolic processes and extrinsic factors such as UV exposure and pollution. But sometimes the …
Wound care: Preventing skin tears in older people
Skin is fabulous as its remarkable strength and elasticity protect us from developing chronic wounds from daily bumps and scrapes However, as we age, skin becomes more fragile and prone …
To treat or refer: Taking a patient-centric dermatological history
Skin is fabulous because it can be observed when issues arise. Community pharmacists are often the first healthcare professionals consulted for skin issues, making it crucial for us to know …
Addressing the challenge of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Skin is fabulous because it produces its own protection against the sun in the form of melanin. Sometimes melanin production can be affected by inflammatory processes leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation …
Derm Clinic: How to identify and manage sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is common. People with sensitive skin describe reactivity to external triggers, causing skin discomfort, writes Brett MacFarlane Their reactivity can be extreme, and some react to many different …
General care of acne-prone skin
Skin is fabulous because a simple daily routine can help maintain its health and appearance, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane A targeted general skin care routine is particularly important for people …
Sunscreens: more than sunburn preventers
Skin is fabulous because it helps defend us against the potentially devastating effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation writes Dr Brett MacFarlane But, according to the Melanoma Institute Australia, 95% …
Shingles: managing a distressing skin condition
Skin is fabulous because it protects us from the outside world while allowing us to experience sensations via an extensive neuronal network, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane Unfortunately, this ability …
Impetigo: cause and treatment
Skin is fabulous because it protects itself and the body from invading pathogens, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane Occasionally these defences become breached leading to infections like impetigo. Impetigo, commonly …
Topical retinoids: versatile skin care ingredients
Skin is fabulous because, despite what the environment throws its way, it can regenerate and shine, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane Some of the most versatile active ingredients to facilitate skin …
Ceramides: what are they and why are they important?
Skin is fabulous because its components help protect the body from moisture loss and the ingress of environmental, and immunological stresses, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane Some of the major contributors …