Skin Potions That Really Work: Unlocking the Power of Serums Serums have become one of the most popular skincare products for treating wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, uneven skin…
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Your feet take a pounding every day, literally. It’s essential to care for those aches, pains, nicks, scratches or infections as they arise but unfortunately, there is no one size fits all solution.
By Betty Dolman (pharmacist West Block) Infantile Hemangiomas (IH) are a type of birthmark commonly known as a “strawberry mark”. It is an overgrowth of blood vessels on or underne…
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Canada. Spring has sprung. And with it… allergy and asthma season! When you have asthma or allergies, you must know how and when to us…
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Food allergies occur when the body has an adverse or abnormal response to food. An allergic reaction can be immediate and life-threatening, such as with peanuts. Or it can be delay…
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We love skin. It is such an important marker of your overall health, and as compounders, we work with many dermatologists and physicians to support healthy skin. Your skin is the w…
Yup. Acne can continue well into adulthood (the ’40s and beyond) and have severe consequences, especially for women. A recent U.S. study examined “the lived experience&…
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What Is Rhinitis? The word rhinitis means “inflammation of the nose.” The nose produces a fluid called mucus. This fluid is normally thin and clear. It helps to keep dust, debris,…
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects over three million Canadians. The central face is the most commonly affected area. Rosacea usually develops in adults…