qr8_mediskin (2026)

10/05/2021

A prescription acne cream on its own is only half the story when it comes to treating acne.⁠⁠
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Getting results with your acne treatment is pretty straightforward with:⁠⁠
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✔️An accurate diagnosis (do you even have acne?), including advice to help you understand the underlying medical issues that can cause your acne to persist.⁠⁠
✔️The right topical treatments (there's more than 1 type of retinoid), at an effective dose, used consistently.⁠⁠
✔️Personalised advice on which (inexpensive!) skincare can minimise side effects and allow consistent use of your treatment.⁠⁠
✔️An experienced and empathetic doctor who invests time with you to tailor the right treatment for your individual needs, and knows what to do if your treatment isn't working.⁠⁠
✔️A dedicated and friendly team of experts to support you through any rough patches.⁠⁠
✔️Education so you always know what to expect with your treatment.⁠⁠
✔️Fully customisable topical treatments to target pigmentation, inflammation and acne at the same time.

05/05/2021

Fabulous early results for this lovely patient*!⁠
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Here’s Cara’s story…⁠
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“For the past several years I’ve had a constant battle with Melasma. I’ve tried all the various products and treatments you can think of - I cringe to think of how much money I’ve spent! I discovered qr8_mediskin via a podcast, and listened to Dr Michele Squire about melasma and how it can be treated medically. It really resonated with me and I thought this is my last chance. 3 months later and the results speak for themselves. To say I’m pleased with the treatment is a complete understatement. The qr8_mediskin team is amazing and their support throughout this journey has been seamless. I can’t thank them enough and I am just so grateful. I’ll be sure to spread the word!”⁠
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These results have been achieved using both a custom blended day and night cream to target all pigment formation pathways, plus a simple and inexpensive skincare routine of just cleanser, moisturiser and SPF50+ sunscreen.⁠
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*Patient photos and story published with their express consent. Not patient’s real name. Individual results can vary.

04/05/2021

Even though all acne is 'hormonal' (it results from imbalances in your androgen hormones that stimulate excess sebum production), we usually refer to 'hormonal acne' as the increased breakouts you experience around your period.⁠
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This kind of acne results from the normal decrease in oestrogen around menstruation. So there's less oestrogen available to suppress normal androgen levels, and androgen-stimulated sebum production increases.⁠
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So if you have any microcomedones (invisible blocked pores), this extra sebum can be enough to block things up completely. And extra sebum is the equivalent of a 10 course tasting menu for acne bacteria to feed on. This kicks off the cascade of inflammation that leads to visible pimples (if you want to learn more about how this works, check out our Acne Treatment Guide on the website).⁠
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What's the best way to treat hormonal breakouts?⁠
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Chat to your doctor about methods to reduce hormonally-driven sebum production like the oral contraceptive pill, spironolactone or isotretinoin/Roaccutane. If these aren't for you, then your best bet is preventing microcomedone formation with regular, and long-term retinoid use to clear out gunky pores and keep them clear (check out our earlier post on why retinoids don't work as a spot treatment though).⁠
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Even if you're using a topical retinoid, you can sometimes still get a few period spots. If you're prone to hormonal breakouts, using a benzoyl peroxide cleanser on your breakout-prone areas (usually the chin/jawline) the week before and during your period can keep your acne bacteria population in check for added anti-pimple insurance!

03/05/2021

Dry skin is *real* at this time of year ❄️⁠⁠
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It can also strike anytime if you're using a prescription retinoid, or increasing your retinoid dose.⁠⁠
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Here's our simple tips for soothing parched skin 💦 and dealing with those pesky flakes (aka the dreaded 'skin beard'!)⁠⁠
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All Qr8 MediSkin patients receive a 1:1 personalised skincare analysis with a skin mentor from our Skincare Support Team and product recommendations that suit their skin type, lifestyle and budget. This is part of our all-inclusive cost, that also covers a 3 month supply of your customised prescription cream and all doctor's appointments.

29/04/2021

Queensland... beautiful one day, another public holiday the next!⁠
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This Monday 3 May is the Labour Day public holiday in QLD. Our office and pharmacy will be closed.⁠
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Existing patients can contact us as normal by emailing [email protected] or texting our support number. Our Support Team will respond to non-urgent questions on Tuesday.⁠
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We're also here TODAY if something has been bugging you. Just call us on 1800-MEDISKIN before 5pm.

29/04/2021

Anyone with melasma knows that religiously using sunscreen doesn't stop pigmentation relapse (even with 👒👕🏖️🕶️)⁠
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In the last post we showed that specific wavelengths and dosages of light darken pigment and cause it to persist, especially in darker skin tones. These bad boys are UV (esp. UVA1) and visible light (VL, esp. blue light) from the ☀️⁠
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Do sunscreens with VL + UVA1 filters prevent melasma relapse?⁠
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One study showed that subjects using a broad spectrum VL/UVA1 sunscreen + a 4% hydroquinone fading cream had better pigment improvement than with a broad-spectrum untinted sunscreen + hydroquinone alone.⁠
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Another trial compared a broad-spectrum chemical UVA1 sunscreen, with a tinted version of the same sunscreen. Those using the tinted sunscreen had less melasma relapse after 6 months.⁠
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Several lab bench studies showed that tinted physical sunscreens filter VL better than non-tinted physical sunscreens, especially the nano/transparent ones.⁠
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Other studies showed similar results but, because VL testing isn't standardised, and artificial light sources were used to mimic ☀️, it's difficult to be absolutely certain of these results.⁠
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I have melasma, what's the best sunscreen?⁠
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This is new research, but there's enough early scientific consensus to suggest melasma sufferers should use sunscreen with UVA1/VL filters:⁠
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1️⃣ UVA1: multiple filters block this wavelength (320-340nm). There's a great chart linked in bio so you can check the filters in your fave sunscreen.⁠
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2️⃣ Blue light: Untinted, zinc and titanium dioxide sunscreens alone don't protect against VL unless the particles are large enough to turn your skin white. So if you are using an untinted, transparent physical sunscreen, it's not doing the best job. Likewise untinted chemical sunscreens. Iron oxide tints are the only known VL-filtering ingredient available, especially in >3% concentration.⁠
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So if you have melasma, look for a broad-spectrum SPF50+ tinted sunscreen that also includes specific UVA1 filters.⁠
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If you're a Qr8 MediSkin patient, reach out to our Skincare Support Team for personalised recommendations!

REFS:⠀
1. Martini APM, et al. 2018. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12377⠀
2. Bernstein EF et al. 2020. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13007⠀
3. Peres G, et al. 2020. doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2019.01.004⠀
4. Boukari F et al. 2015. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.08.023⠀
5. Castanedo-Cazares JP et al. 2014. doi: 10.1111/phpp.1208⠀
6. Ruvolo E, et al. 2018. doi: 10.1111/ics.12502⠀
7. Kaye ET et al. 1991. doi:10.1001/archderm.1991.01680030071009⠀
8. Bissonnette R et al. 2008. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2008.34311.x⠀
9. Schalka S et al. 2014. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20143971

29/04/2021

Melasma is considered a chronic skin condition because without ongoing management it will return (and you'll waste 💸 on fading treatment). Melasma pigment is also exquisitely sensitive to light in all forms.

🛑Warning, there's hectic science ahead. Here's the summary: if you have melasma, especially with a darker skin tone, you'll benefit from a sunscreen that specifically blocks UVA1 and blue light from the ☀️. (More about this tomorrow)

What's blue light?

Let's start with radiation types at the earth’s surface:

1️⃣ UV Radiation (UVR) comprising UVA + UVB (UVC is filtered by the atmosphere so doesn't reach us). UVA can be further divided into 2 wavelengths: UVA1 (340-400nm) and UVA2 (320-340nm). Broad-spectrum sunscreens focus on filtering wavelengths

27/04/2021

Am I too young to start a prescription retinoid?⁠
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Have I left it too late?⁠
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These are some of the most common questions we are asked. And there are loads of opinions about the 'right' age to add a prescription retinoid to your routine. But, like skincare specifically designed for 'mature' skin, retinoids don't know your age!⁠
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When considering a retinoid, stop worrying about whether you've hit the right age (or passed it!). Instead, focus on your skin health, condition and goals.⁠
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There are a variety of prescription retinoids (not just ), and dosages, to treat:⁠
✔️Blackheads, congestion, acne or hormonal breakouts⁠
✔️Early signs of ageing, texture, uneven skin tone, (this can be visible by your early 20s [1])⁠
✔️Advanced sun damage (deeper lines, wrinkles, sagging, rough skin skin, sun spots)⁠
✔️Pigmentation⁠
✔️Dull, lacklustre skin⁠
✔️Enlarged pores⁠
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There's no upper time limit for using them either! Prescription retinoids work best to *prevent* skin damage, so you can start using a retinoid at a young age, and keep using it forever. In fact, the best results happen after 6-12 months of regular use. Retinoids are safe to use for decades (and no, you can't run out of skin cells, in case you've heard that old myth 🙄) [2]⁠
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REFS:⁠
1. Green AC, et al. Childhood exposure to ultraviolet radiation and harmful skin effects: epidemiological evidence. 2011. PMID: 21907230.⁠
2. Kligman AM. Guidelines for the use of topical tretinoin (Retin-A) for photoaged skin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989. PMID: 2778128.

26/04/2021

Tried EVERYTHING to fade dark spots?⁠
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NOTHING worked?⁠
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Our prescription-only fading creams contain a custom blend and strength of gold-standard ingredients to fade dark spots, melasma and post-breakout marks.⁠
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Stop wasting money and FINALLY get results.⁠
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Visit our website www.qr8mediskin.com to read our UNEVEN SKINTONE treatment guide.

25/04/2021

Today we honour those men, women and children who lost their lives in war to protect our freedom.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

Lest we forget.

23/04/2021

Our office will be closed on the ANZAC Day public holiday, Monday 26th April.

Existing patients can contact us as normal by emailing [email protected] or texting our support number. Our Support Team will respond to non-urgent questions on Tuesday.

We're also here TODAY if something has been bugging you. Just call us on 1800-MEDISKIN before 5pm.

22/04/2021

Ok, there were tears and a team happy dance 💃🏽 when we saw these images and read this testimonial from our lovely patient:⁠
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“Cliche yet true, qr8_mediskin has changed my life.⁠
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After a virtual consult with Dr Michele and Dr Scott (who you immediately want to be your best friends) my previous skincare routine of 15 😱 products was replaced with just 5; a simple and gentle cleanser, a QR8 Mediskin custom Azelaic treatment in the AM/Fading Night Cream in the PM, a good (yet inexpensive!) moisturiser and loads of sunscreen.⁠
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I learnt that my skin, although problematic with painful acne, persistent pigmentation and those “you’ve hit 30” fine lines and dullness, wasn’t benefiting from my layering of endless actives and acids and there was in fact a better way.⁠
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Three months in and I’m now the person that gets complimented on their skin. I leave the house confident, my skincare routine is quick and simple and now, booked in for my next QR8 Mediskin consult and product top up, I love how easy and cost-effective the entire process is.⁠
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You wondered what the best thing since sliced bread was? This is it.”

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