Whelehans Health News

This is a continuation of last week’s article regarding acne and prescription treatment options. This is the final piece on acne.

Topical antibiotics

Topical antibiotics reduce bacteria that infect plugged hair follicles. Topical antibiotics come as lotions or gels and applied once or twice a day. A six to eight-week course is usually recommended. After this, treatment is usually stopped as there is a risk that facial bacteria could become resistance to antibiotics. This could make symptoms worse and cause additional infections. Side effects such as minor irritation, redness, burning and peeling are uncommon. Click into article to read more

Products mentioned here are available in Whelehans.

Thank you to Trish Wallace, skincare consultant at Whelehans Pharmacy and the HSE and NHS for their input into this article

Over the counter products

Abrasive and keratolytic products

“Clear Complexion” products are available over the counter, but be careful of using anything which has a lot of Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid as they are harsh on sensitive skin and often make the problem worse. Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid unblock skin pores and speed-up the production of new skin cells e.g. Acnecide^®. Many harsh benzoyl peroxide containing products like Panoxyl^® and Quinoderm^® are gone off the market in recent years and many skincare experts are advising against their use due to their harshness and irritation of the skin. Acnecide^® is the only type of product still readily available in pharmacies. Acnecide^® can be beneficial but use in moderation and not long term. Use Acnecide^® after washing with a mild cleanser and water, apply once or twice daily. Click in to article to read more ..

Acne is a disorder of skin glands that produce a natural oil (Sebum). The face, neck, shoulders, upper chest and back are most frequently affected. It affects more than one in two young adults at some stage, usually beginning at puberty and clearing completely before the mid-twenties. However, in many adolescents, acne clears within a year or two. The characteristic white-heads and black-heads are caused by over-production of sebum, leading to a blockage of skin pores with a mixture of dead skin cells and oil.

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Top orthopaedic surgeon coming to Mullingar to speak about Osteoarthritis

Whelehans Pharmacy in conjunction with Westmeath Branch of Arthritis Ireland is hosting an Osteoarthritis Information evening on Thursday May 12^th in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar at 7pm. Guest speaker is consultant orthopaedic surgeon from Midland Hospital Tullamore, David Cogley, MD FRCS (Ortho). Mr Cogley will give first -hand information including surgery and aftercare for those thinking of going down this line. He will take questions from attendees. Chartered Physiotherapist Kevin Conneely MISCP of HealthStep Physiotherapy will discuss movement, exercise and the physical side of Osteoarthritis and Nutritionist Aisling Murray BSc (nutrition) will discuss how diet affects osteoarthritis. Pharmacist Eamonn Brady MPSI, will discuss medication and how to best to manage meds.

Places are limited, so call Whelehans to book your free place now on 044 9334591.

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Places are limited, so call Whelehans to book your free place now on 044 9334591.