skincare
Clinical tips: Sun care and skin cancer
Consumers can do with guidance on looking out for skin changes, write Dr Esther Lau and Professor Lisa Nissen Do you know your ABCDEFG …? Australia has the highest rate …
New light shone on skin cancer
The most likely Australian to have skin cancer is a Queensland man over the age of 55, new research has found Scientists from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have for …
How sunsmart are you?
Check out this easy education module and update your knowledge on sun protection just in time for summer Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancers in the world and 95% …
An interview with a botanical chemist
How does one move from chemistry, biology and oceanography into formulating skin products for a top beauty brand? AJP chats with Annabelle Personeni, Botanical Chemist with A’kin. 1. What was your career …
Skincare: time to reap the rewards
While pharmacy has the largest market share in skincare, there’s more to be done to leverage the category, writes Leanne Philpott Australia’s skincare market is worth $1.86 billion… and with …
New recommendations on sun protection
The Australasian College of Dermatologists has released a position statement on sun protection and sunscreens, including the need for better education about best use “There has been some debate in …
Pharmacists contributing to ‘steroid phobia’
Pharmacists often give misinformation about steroid use in eczema, say dermatologists The Australasian College of Dermatologists has released a position statement on the use of topical corticosteroids for childhood eczema, …
Sunscreen testing already adequate, says TGA
Recent media suggestions that the TGA does not adequately test sunscreens is incorrect, the TGA says The reports have expressed concern about the safety and efficacy of certain sunscreen products …
Sunburn warning for Australia Day
More than 200 sunburn cases were treated by Victorian emergency departments in a single year, prompting warnings to use sun protection ahead of Australia Day tomorrow. Data from the Victorian …
Roaccutane in medicines safety update
The TGA has issued a reminder to health professionals about the potential risks of psychiatric adverse risks associated with isotretinoin (Roaccutane) and the need for careful psychological assessment before and …
‘Sparingly’ for TCS falling by the wayside
Less than 20% of pharmacists continue to advise people use topical corticosteroids sparingly to treat eczema, an AJP poll shows – but more needs to be done to change pharmacist …
Beauty sales go online
More people than ever are heading to the internet to purchase their cosmetics and skincare products Latest figures from Roy Morgan Research reveal online cosmetics and skincare purchases have seen …