skin care
7 common sun protection mistakes
Think you know all about sun protection? Well think again, as one in eight adults still get sunburnt on summer weekends In Australia we love our warm summers and outdoors …
Guild launches eczema course
To help increase pharmacists’ knowledge of eczema, Guild Learning and Development has released a new Pharmacy Heath Solutions online course titled “Itchy, red skin” Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common, …
Could wearing makeup slow skin ageing?
Wearing makeup that includes SPF ingredients, pigments and reflectors may help protect the skin from UV rays and pollution Cosmeceuticals, or functional coloured cosmetics—such as foundation, powder, blush, eye shadow, …
Guild offers dermatitis course
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with Ego Pharmaceuticals in the development of an online course, “Quality use of topical corticosteroids in atopic dermatitis” Atopic dermatitis affects up to 20% …
Dermatologists speak out to counter steroid myths
Australians, including health professionals, need “re-education” about eczema and the dangers of steroids, according to the Australasian College of Dermatologists Earlier this month the College released a position statement, a …
Poll: how do you advise on topical corticosteroids?
Dermatology is becoming a key issue for pharmacists, particularly concerning the use of topical corticosteroids. Key to the issue is the use of the words, “Use sparingly”. Debbie Rigby recently …
Therapeutic skin care: brushing off a forgotten category
Pharmacies have an edge in skin care that virtually no other retailer can boast: the presence of Pharmacy-Only and Pharmacist-Only products that draw customers into the community pharmacy sector. And …
How much sun is enough for Vitamin D?
New recommendations by national peak health bodies aim to provide clearer and simpler advice to Australians on how they can balance the need for sun protection to reduce skin cancer …
Heatwave: consumers told to stay hydrated and cool
With Sydney facing its hottest November day since 1982 and much of NSW in a heatwave, AMA (NSW) is reminding consumers to stay hydrated and keep cool. “Heatwaves like the …
Skin infections harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance
With antibiotic resistance becoming more common, treating common skin infections is becoming more difficult, according to NPS MedicineWise. Evidence suggests that skin and soft tissue are significant sources of MRSA …
UV exposure: it all adds up, warns SunSmart
A SunSmart campaign unveiled today warns Victorians that it’s not just tanners who are at risk of skin cancer, as new data shows more adults get sunburned during day-to-day activities …
Clinical tips: nappy rash explained
Ben Basger offers some counselling tips and a treatment plan for the problem of nappy rash Try this test. Choose an area of hairless skin on your own body where …