5 min read
Cracked Heels: Causes and How to Treat Them
Why heels crack, which urea strength works best and when a crack stops being cosmetic and needs medical attention.
Skin: pharmacy advice in Salou
Common skin problems and how to care for your skin: what usually helps without a prescription and when to see a doctor.
12 articles
Skin: pharmacy advice in Salou
12 articles
- 6 min read
Plantar Warts: How to Treat Them and Stop Them Spreading
What a plantar wart (verruca) is, how to use over-the-counter salicylic acid, how long it takes, how to avoid spreading it and when to see a professional.
- 7 min read
Head Lice: How to Treat Them Without Repeat Mistakes
Why a second application is needed, how to use a nit comb, which measures at home really help and which ones are a waste of time.
- 5 min read
Minor Wounds: How to Clean Them and Which Dressing to Use
How to clean a cut or graze step by step, what to avoid (such as hydrogen peroxide) and which type of dressing suits each kind of wound.
- 5 min read
Athlete's Foot: How to Treat It and Stop It Coming Back
How to recognise athlete's foot, which antifungal cream to use, how long to keep applying it, and what to do so the infection doesn't return.
- 5 min read
Cold Sores: How to Treat Them and When to Start
A cold sore heals on its own in one or two weeks, but treating it from the first tingle shortens the outbreak. What to use, how to apply it, what to avoid.
- 7 min read
Mosquito Repellents: Which to Choose and How to Apply It
Which active ingredients actually work, how to combine repellent with sunscreen, and the application mistakes that leave your skin unprotected.
- 2 min read
Insect bites in Salou: repellents and what to use if you've already been bitten
Which repellent actually works on the Costa Daurada, how to use it with children, and what to apply to a bite so it itches and swells less.
- 3 min read
Sunburn in Salou: what to do today
Already burnt? What to do in the next few hours, what to avoid, when to see a doctor, and what to buy without a prescription in Salou to feel better today.
- 7 min read
Atopic Skin: The Daily Care Routine
How to wash, dry and moisturise atopic skin every day, how much emollient you actually need, and where a topical steroid fits when there's a flare-up.
- 6 min read
How to Read the INCI Label on a Cosmetic
How to interpret a cosmetic's INCI list: the order of the ingredients, the fragrance allergens and the PAO symbol.
- 3 min read
SPF and Sunscreen: How Much to Apply and When
How SPF is measured, the actual amount of sunscreen you need for it to work, and how often you should reapply it.