New approaches to managing pressure ulcersAn ointment derived from a botanical extract may be highly safe and have a significant therapeutic benefit for treating them. AGEP: the rare but severe drug reaction pharmacists should know how to recognizeAcute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) presents with sterile pustules and systemic symptoms, and usually improves within days of stopping the trigger. Looking deeper at a study on botox monotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials utilizing botox for AGA treatment. An overview of nonpharmacological treatments for skin picking disorder Which interventions are actually effective for this common—but often well-hidden—issue. Case reports: Amputate? A little girl had a tricky toenail fungus—as well as some highly amusing questions for me. Eczema: Does bathing frequency influence symptoms? Currently, there isn’t clear consensus on the optimal frequency to recommend to patients. Treating psoriasis: Take the elevator, not the stairs Instead of offering biologic therapies only when all other treatments have failed, why not start them as soon as psoriasis symptoms appear? Case report: Bugs? An 18-year-old patient with a curious rash all over her body she feared her family wasn’t tak-ing seriously. QUIZ: All about cellulitis Skin with redness, swelling, warmth: Test your knowledge about identifying and treating cellulitis. Is swimmer’s ear really a minor ailment? OCP debates mandatory training and declarations as exploration of scope expansion continues This week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
