skin care
Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria by pharmacists
Community pharmacists should be able to identify patients with symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and recommend non-sedating antihistamines when appropriate as first-line therapy. When symptoms are severe, persistent, or …
Four seasons of skin: navigating seasonal skincare in pharmacy
This article will explore the science behind sensitive skin, identifying the key challenges during seasonal changes throughout the year and understanding how to adapt patient’s skincare to these changes. By …
The A, B and Ps of exfoliation for sensitive skin
The challenge that arises for individuals with sensitive skin, is selecting a suitable daily exfoliator. Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient education, dispelling myths and empowering individuals with the …
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 …
‘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 …
Clinical tips: Psoriasis
Louis Roller takes a look at psoriasis, its treatments and comorbidities Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin and joint disorder characterised by erythema and scale. Men and women are equally …
Keeping skin safe
La Roche Posay announces official partnership with non-profit charity, Skin Check Champions, ahead of the summer season The partnership was unveiled this month at a new sun-safe education hub called …
Clinical tips: acne
Amy Page takes a look at the causes of acne in teenagers—and adults—and ways to help Acne is characteristically found primarily on the face, neck, shoulders or trunk. The presence of …
Clinical tips: common ailments
So-called minor ailments can have a significant impact on patients’ lives, writes Carlene McMaugh Common ailments are those conditions that a person would reasonably be expected to self-treat on their …
Top 5 things pharmacists should know about sun care
Summer is approaching, so why not brush up on your sun care knowledge so you can share skin protection tips with your patients? Our summers are synonymous with scorching heat …
MP blames acne treatment for daughter’s blood clot
A Labor MP is calling for a ban or restriction on an acne treatment which is often prescribed off-label as a contraceptive Julian Hill, member for Bruce, has started a …
Survey reveals suncare myths
Australians are becoming “increasingly misinformed” about sunscreen, new research has showed Latest statistics from Cancer Council’s National Sun Protection Survey, presented at the World Congress of Melanoma, show that only …