suncare
Pharmacists on the frontline: effective sun protection and skin cancer prevention
This article delves into the critical role of sun protection, with a special focus on sensitive skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and rosacea, and for patients on medications that …
Fun in the sun: SunSmart strategies and selecting a sunscreen
Pharmacists have an important role to play in educating patients on sun protection and the appropriate and effective use of sunscreens, writes pharmacist Sofia Cabrera. Sofia Cabrera BPharm, MACP, AACPA, …
Clinical tips: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at a common type of skin cancer Basal cells are one of the three main types of cells of the epidermis of the skin. …
Benzene recall alert
The recall of a spray sunscreen shows Australian regulations work, says one expert The TGA has announced that Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer …
Clinical tips: Sun care
Ben Basger looks at poor sunscreen adherence, drug reactions to sunlight and how to handle a sunburn Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause a lot more besides sunburn, such as photoageing, …
Don’t fear sunscreen chemicals: experts
Health stakeholders have urged Australians to treat a study – which suggested that sunscreen chemicals could leach into users’ blood – with a pinch of salt Researchers from the US …
Keeping it safe
Pharmacy’s role in spreading the sun smart message With rising skin cancer rates and attitudes towards sun safety slipping, community pharmacy can help remind people of the importance of optimum …
Clinical tips: skin cancer
Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at skin cancer Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, with more than 750,000 …
No compliance deficiencies with sunscreen
The TGA has completed its review of sunscreens – and found consumers can have confidence in using them as directed In May 2017, the TGA published the results of its …
Blokes ignoring skin cancer risk
Less than one in three Australian men consider themselves at high risk of skin cancer – even though 82% have at least one known risk factor New survey findings from …
Crackdown needed on ‘underground’ solariums
Illegal commercial solariums are still operating throughout Australia, ABC News reports The reported proliferation of illegal commercial solariums is costing lives and requires urgent government intervention, says the Melanoma Institute …
Sunscreen use up, protective clothing use down
Australians are still forgetting to take sun protective measures, and many are still getting sunburnt on the weekend The Cancer Council National Sun Protection Survey shows that the overall proportion …