Dermatology

Shaving is part of the daily grooming routine for many. But with shaving comes the irritation of razor burn, which can happen despite trying to be careful, writes Life Pharmacy Dunedin pharmacist Darshana Kanjee

A Medsafe investigation has confirmed no contaminated Lucas’ Papaw Ointment made it into New Zealand, despite a company importing it from Australia outside normal distribution channels.

No one likes being caught red-faced and rosacea can make that an everyday occurrence. Life Pharmacy Dunedin pharmacist Darshana Kanjee writes about the best way to treat the condition

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes looks at dandruff and its treatment

A pioneering clinical trial has shown that an emollient cream containing oil derived from native kānuka is a more effective treatment for eczema than the cream alone

Strep skin should be treated as vigorously as strep throat in young children to help prevent rheumatic fever, says public health academic Michael Baker

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes discusses nappy rash and infant skincare, including the products that are recommended for babies' skin, and those to avoid

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes looks at cold sores, from the underlying cause to the best treatments available

Regulations for sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or greater are now mandatory after the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill was passed in February this year

Warts are often a topic no one likes to think about, but it’s best not to ignore them, writes pharmacist Darshana Kanjee from Life Pharmacy Dunedin