Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Facial acne is a huge burden on some people – it’s an issue that’s been widely discussed, and there’s a wide range of treatments to deal with it. But what about acne on other areas of the body? While the face is the most commonly talked-about area, acne can…
Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Acne scarring is a common problem for a lot of adults as a result of puberty, and the majority of us don’t know what to do about this. Having explored exfoliating agents and laser surgeries, let’s talk about another method to help with acne scars called microneedling. What Is…
Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Dairy is a big portion of our day to day diet, whether it be milk for your cereal or cream that you put in your coffee. Did you know that there may be a link between acne and how much dairy is in your diet? Today, we will explore…
Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Part of being a kid is being careless, which can often result in injuries. As a result, we have to deal with the initial pain and tears associated with these injuries, and the big, ugly battle scars that seem to stick around once they heal. Today, we’ll look at…
Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Had to struggle with acne before? If so, then it’s very likely that you have acne scars, whether it be pockmarks that won’t go away or redness remaining from a pimple that disappeared a week ago. Over the past decade, laser therapy has been emerging as a new supposed…
Brooke Thai, PharmD Student Did you know that every type of birth control is unique and that switching from one to another can potentially resolve side effects? Because there are so many options out there, sometimes, it’s hard to know exactly which birth control will work best for you. People often tend to choose whichever…
Vyvian(XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Acne is a very common, concerning problem that many share, and fortunately, there are a lot of products available in the market for it. But what about acne scars? Many exfoliants or peeling agents are claiming to have benefits in reducing acne scars by removing the dead skin cells and…
Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Do you struggle with acne? While some of us may have experienced it more than others, we’ve all had moments where we get pimples on our face and wash our faces frantically multiple times in hopes of minimizing the imperfections. But does washing your face help or makes things…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne, characterized by the formation of deep, painful nodules beneath the skin, that can occur on the neck or body in addition to the face. Instead of presenting as small, scattered pimples, cystic lesions appear as larger, swollen areas that are…