May 2012 Skin & Eye Health

Pharmacists are in a unique position to counsel patients regarding treatment options for cold sores.

This convenient delivery system can sometimes cause accidental exposure to dangerous medications for children and pets.

All pharmacists have the skills needed to implement effective medication therapy management, and the rewards are many.

A patient with hypertension presents a drug regimen that includes a total of 9 medications.

Long after the rash heals, the painful symptoms of shingles may persist for some patients.

With some skin conditions, a rapid response by the pharmacist could mean the difference between life and death.

The FDA approved Eylea (aflibercept) injection for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy offers a unique 3-year program with state-of-the-art facilities.

Polypharmacy is often a factor in the adverse events that elders experience.

The safety profile and efficacy of newer anticoagulants are examined along with a drug in the anticoagulation pipeline.

Skin and soft tissue infections vary from the easily treatable to complicated, even dangerous, cases.

When a pharmacist is terminated, the nature of her employment contract comes into question.

Steroids do insidious damage to the individuals who abuse them.

Allergic conjunctivitis and poison ivy pose problems for all patients.

Pharmacists can recommend products to relieve the itching, cracking and burning of fungal skin infections.

Whether acne is mild, moderate, or severe, topical OTC medications can help control symptoms.