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…
David Poon, BSc Immunology and Infection, PharmD Student I Hate Mosquitoes There, I said it! I’m sure there’s a reason why they exist. Maybe they’re important for some food web out there. But to me, mosquitoes are carriers of viral diseases, such as West Nile, Dengue, and Zika. If that wasn’t enough, they can also…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate What is Menthol? Menthol is one of the most well-known additives used in consumer products. It’s added to confections such as chocolate, oral-care products and medicinal products for its cooling and biological effects. The aromatic plant from which menthol is derived has been shown to exhibit various properties, including antibacterial, antifungal, antipruritic…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD Candidate Summer Is Here! The Common Culprits As mentioned before, warm and humid climates are perfect breeding weather for athlete’s foot. When you throw sweat and abrasion of the feet into the mix, you have a recipe for disaster. Not only does fungus love the warm climate, it also loves transmitting from host…