Something informative to share

By browsing the pharmacy communities over the web just now

found this website over the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society websites link

http://www.rxlist.com/main/hp.asp

It is the internet drug index

most probably contain most of the drugs that you can find in the market

well, most of them...besides those random unknown stuff from nowhere :b

I found it quite useful and informative

it has all the things that you would have to know regarding a drug

whether it's a pill or a bottle of cream, they are all inside their enormous database

this can be used as a reference whenever you are not sure of what the drug will do when you consume it, and as well as the side effects, precautions and recommended dosage

Quite happy to know that Malaysia has a quite well organised pharmacy society running at the moment too...seems like they are actively involving the young pharmacist out there to participate in their events and forum. It's really good to know, while I was in a "half-give up" state to our pharmaceutical future just looking at our pharmacy board websites -.-'''...haha

Alright, it's just something good to share with you all~^^

hope you all find it informative as well~

for everyone's health~

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"Pimples form when dead skin cells mix with excess oil (sebum). This mixture plugs the pore, causing swelling. Bacteria can grow in the mix and lead to infection and pus."

well for me, particular interested in acne and pimples...

oh i see, haha...sounds like what Dr.Seah has told me before...

"For most people, acne starts during the teen years. 

This is because hormone changes make the skin more oily after puberty starts.

You do not get acne from eating chocolate or greasy foods.

But you can make it worse by using oily skin products that clog your pores.

Acne can run in families. 

If one of your parents had severe acne, you are more likely to have it."

wow~ look at the red lines...it's the info from the web...

so...what's the actual cause of pimples then!?!

How is acne treated?

To help control acne, keep your skin clean. Avoid skin products that clog your pores. Look for products that say "noncomedogenic" on the label. Wash your skin once or twice a day with a gentle soap or acne wash. Try not to scrub or pick at your pimples. This can make them worse and can cause scars.

If you have just a few pimples to treat, you can get an acne cream without a prescription. Look for one that has benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. These work best when used just the way the label says.

It can take time to get acne under control. Keep using the same treatment for 6 to 8 weeks. You may even notice that it gets worse before it gets better. If your skin is not better after 8 weeks, try another product.

If your pimples are really bothering you or are scarring your skin, see your doctor. A prescription gel or cream for your skin may be all you need. Your doctor may also order antibiotic pills. A mix of treatments may work best. If you are female, taking certain birth control pills may help.

If you have acne cysts, talk to your doctor about stronger medicine. Isotretinoin (such as Accutane) works very well, but it can cause birth defects. And using Accutane may be associated with depression. Let your doctor know if you have had depression before taking this medicine. And if you are female, you must protect against pregnancy by using two forms of birth control. Even one dose of this medicine can cause birth defects if a woman takes it while she is pregnant. You cannot take isotretinoin if you are breast-feeding.

What can be done about acne scars?

There are skin treatments that can help acne scars look better and feel smoother. Ask your doctor about them. The best treatment for you depends on how severe the scarring is. You can have scar tissue removed or have a shot of collagen. Collagen smoothes a pitted scar by plumping up the skin underneath. You may get the best results with a combination of treatments.

Yea, that's all I want to share...haha...hope it helps for those who are suffering ^^