Clinical Tips
Clinical tips: how to FRAME a deprescribing discussion
Did you know that in healthcare, 60% of care is in line with clinical guidelines, 30% is considered wasteful or low-value, and 10% is harmful? This is being described as …
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 …
Clinical tips: Deprescribing
How does age impact medicines use? Amanda Quek, Dr Kenneth Lee and Dr Amy Page discuss medicine regimens in older people As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes. Age-related …
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 …
In the beginning
Skin is fabulous because it is almost fully functioning right from the first moments of life, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane. In fact, baby skin grows faster and has better …
The signs of ageing
Concerns about the appearance of prematurely ageing skin are top of mind for many people. While there is not a lot we can do to fight the intrinsic skin ageing …
Hyperpigmentation
Skin is fabulous because it produces its own sun protection, but hyperpigmentation can be distressing, leading to patients seeking answers Skin is fabulous because it helps to protect itself from …
How to avoid dry skin
Skin moisture levels are exquisitely controlled by several factors. Unfortunately, disease and ageing can upset this equilibrium and lead to dryness. Luckily, pharmacists have the tools to boost skin moisture …