At the Saanich Medicine Shoppe we can assess and prescribe for a wide range of minor ailments, including:

Skin and Related Conditions

• Acne (mild)
• Atopic Dermatitis (eczema)
• Bacterial skin infections (e.g., impetigo)
• Canker sores (oral aphthous ulcers)
• Cold sores (herpes labialis)
• Contact dermatitis (allergic and irritant)
• Diaper rash
• Fungal skin infections (e.g., athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch)
• Hemorrhoids
• Insect bites and stings
• Onychomycosis (nail fungus)
• Seborrhea
• Shingles (herpes zoster) treatment and/or prevention
• Skin rashes

Allergies and Respiratory Conditions

• Allergic Rhinitis (hay fever/seasonal allergies)

Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions

• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
• Headaches
• Muscle strains and sprains, sore joints

Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Conditions

• Cystitis (uncomplicated urinary tract infection in people assigned female at birth)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD/heartburn)
• Pinworms (threadworms)
• Oral thrush (oral candidiasis)
• Vaginal Candidiasis (yeast infections)

Contraception

• Hormonal contraception (birth control)

Other Conditions

• Conjunctivitis (pink eye/eye infections)
• Emergency contraception
• Nicotine cessation