Health Tips & Pharmacy Blog
Acne
Back to school with clear(er) skin: an acne game plan
September brings new classes, new stress — and often new breakouts. A practical acne game plan for teens, with free pharmacist support.
Conditions
Eczema flare-ups: calming the itch-scratch cycle
When eczema flares, the itch-scratch cycle can take over. Ontario pharmacists can assess mild-to-moderate flares and prescribe topical treatment.
Conditions
Pink eye: sorting out the causes before you treat
Not all pink eye is the same — bacterial, viral and allergic forms are treated differently. An Ontario pharmacist can assess and prescribe when appropriate.
Conditions
Oral thrush: white patches that shouldn't be ignored
White patches and a sore mouth can be oral thrush. Learn the common causes and how an Ontario pharmacist can assess and treat it.
Allergies
Seasonal allergies: stopping the sneeze cycle
Itchy eyes, runny nose, endless sneezing? Ontario pharmacists can assess allergic rhinitis and prescribe treatment when appropriate — no doctor visit needed.
Acne
Back and body acne: what students and athletes should know
Sweat, friction and gym gear make back and body acne common in young people. A free pharmacist assessment can get treatment started the same day.
Acne
Red, sore pimples: a student's guide to mild inflammatory acne
Red, tender pimples respond well to early treatment. Students can be assessed by a pharmacist for free, with OHIP+ often covering medication under age 25.
Acne
Teen acne: getting ahead of whiteheads and blackheads
Whiteheads and blackheads are the earliest form of acne. Ontario teens can see a pharmacist at no charge — and under-25s may get medication free with OHIP+.