skin care
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 …
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 …