skin care
Acne: pimples, zits and spots
Acne causes substantial social, emotional and psychological effects in both adolescents and adults. Although current therapies can effectively treat the disease and its related effects, adherence to these treatment regimens …
The sun and medicines
Photosensitivity, or sun sensitivity, is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. This causes redness (erythema) of the skin and may look …
Chronic spontaneous urticaria
This podcast discusses the types, symptoms and signs of urticarial skin reactions and their management, including with antihistamines. International and Australian guidelines are used as the basis for discussing the …
Managing eczema in infants and children
Pharmacists are often consulted by parents and caregivers about the management of eczema in their young children. In this article, Marsha Gomez provides the latest information about the management of …
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic and common cutaneous condition characterised by symptoms of facial flushing and a broad spectrum of clinical signs. Pharmacists have an important role in educating patients about …
Counselling in nasal and skin allergies
Nasal and skin allergies are common and can be debilitating, with many patients seeking over-the-counter treatments from a community pharmacy, making pharmacists best placed to provide counselling and advice on …
Tailoring over-the-counter treatments for patients with allergic rhinitis and urticaria
This article discusses the management of allergic rhinitis (AR) and urticaria with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. It will review how second-generation antihistamines are preferred options for AR and urticaria, particularly discussing …
The importance of holistic skincare
This article focuses on the importance of the holistic skincare routine of cleansing, moisturising and photoprotection in alleviating signs and symptoms of acne, rosacea and atopic dermatitis and improving quality …
Topical management strategies of mild acne treatment: an update
This article will explore the most recent treatment guidelines of acne, including the down-scheduling of adapalene. Pharmacists have an integral role in recommending effective, appropriate and evidence-based products that reduce …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effectiveness and safety of lotion, cream, gel, and ointment emollients for childhood eczema Emollients are integral to the treatment and management …
Botanicals in skin care products, safety and efficacy. What is the evidence?
People with cosmetic or skin care sensitive skin should not use botanical products just because they are natural. Each individual ingredient must be assessed before a product can be considered …
‘Pharmacists can integrate advice when dispensing meds.’
Summer is here and pharmacy staff are urged to provide advice on sun safety, while a mobile skin-checking station has been launched for its east coast tour Skin Check Champions …