Youthplus Pharmacy

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

13/03/2026

We don't dispense topical steroids at Youthplus Pharmacy without a valid prescription.

When medicine heals… but misuse harms.

This elderly patient came to me with severe, infected psoriasis after years of unsupervised topical steroid use. What started as a treatable skin condition slowly worsened because the medication was used without proper guidance and follow-up.

He was referred by an Internal Medicine colleague from the hospital when the disease had already progressed significantly. By that time, his skin was already fragile, infected, and deeply affected.

Sadly, this is not an isolated case. I encounter patients like this almost every day — individuals who unintentionally worsen their skin conditions because of the misuse of topical steroids.

Why does this happen?

1️⃣ Dramatic early results.
Topical steroids can quickly calm inflammation. Because patients see rapid improvement, many assume it is safe to reuse anytime they see a similar rash.
2️⃣ Missed follow-ups.
Some patients do not return after the recommended follow-up visit, continuing the medication far longer than intended.
3️⃣ Copying prescriptions.
Relatives or friends recommend steroid creams because they “worked for them,” without understanding that every skin disease is different.
4️⃣ Easy access without prescription.
Even reputable drugstores sometimes dispense topical steroids without proper prescriptions, making misuse more common.

⚠️ Topical steroids are powerful medications.

They are not daily skin creams, and they should never be used as a self-treatment without proper medical guidance.
Used correctly, they can be life-changing.
Used improperly, they can turn manageable skin diseases into severe, complicated conditions.

As dermatologists, our goal is not just to treat skin diseases — but to guide patients safely through their treatment.

If you have a persistent skin problem, seek professional evaluation and follow-up.

Your skin deserves expert care.

DermatologistAdvice PatientEducation

13/03/2026

Parents, may tongue-tie ba ang inyong baby?

Ang Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) ay maaaring magdulot ng hirap sa pagdede, pagkain, at pagsasalita ng bata.

Sa Youthplus Medical Center, available na ang Tongue-Tie Surgery na maaaring sagot ng PhilHealth ang operasyon at gamot.

✔ Safe
✔ Simple procedure
✔ Done by medical professionals

📍 Visit us at Zamora St., Tacloban City
📱09089217305

12/03/2026

Galing mo Dr. Yohann Kae S. Panis-Luzano

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

09/03/2026

Masayon na an pag-register para han Yakap Program han PhilHealth. 💜

Pinaagi han eGov PH app, mahimo ka mag-register online ngan pili-a an YouthPlus Medical Center sugad nga imo Primary Care Provider (P*P).

Sunda la an mga step-by-step nga giya ha imahe para makompleto an imo registration.

Para han bulig o mga pakiana:
📞 0908-921-7305
Philheath YAKAP Updates
PhilHealth Region VIII - Eastern Visayas

09/03/2026

⚠️ PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING

“Lemon Bottle” slimming injection is NOT FDA APPROVED for fat dissolving.

Unregulated injectable products may carry risks such as: • Inflammation

• Tissue damage
• Infection
• Unpredictable results

Always verify if a treatment is FDA-approved and performed by a qualified medical professional.
Your health is more important than trends.