Health guides
Clear, practical answers from CarePlus Clinic about the medicines we prescribe: what they do, how to take them, and when to see a doctor.
HIV PrEP
PrEP in Malaysia: how to get HIV PrEP, what it costs and the tests you needEverything you need to know about HIV PrEP in Malaysia: who it is for, how well it works, the blood tests you need, where to get it, and what it costs.Blood tests before and during PrEP: HIV, kidney and hepatitis B explainedWhy you need an HIV test, a kidney function test and a hepatitis B test before starting PrEP, how often they are repeated, and what the results mean.Daily vs on-demand (2-1-1) PrEP: which is right for you?How daily PrEP and on-demand 2-1-1 PrEP work, who each one is for, exactly how to take the 2-1-1 doses, and the mistakes to avoid.PrEP side effects: what is normal, how long they last, and when to see a doctorThe common side effects of PrEP (emtricitabine and tenofovir), how long they usually last, tips to ease them, and the rare effects on the kidneys and bones that check-ups look for.PrEP vs PEP: what’s the difference, and which one do you need?PrEP is taken before possible exposure to HIV; PEP is an emergency 28-day course started within 72 hours after. How they differ, and what to do if you have just been exposed.Tenof-EM vs Truvada: is generic PrEP the same?Tenof-EM and Truvada contain the same two medicines in the same doses. What generic PrEP is, who makes Tenof-EM, and why it costs less.Dandruff and scalp
How to use ketoconazole 2% shampoo for dandruff (Pristine shampoo guide)How ketoconazole 2% shampoo such as Pristine treats dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis, how often to use it, how long to leave it on, and how to stop flakes coming back.Dandruff, dry scalp or seborrhoeic dermatitis? How to tell them apart and treat themFlaky, itchy scalp? How to tell dandruff, dry scalp and seborrhoeic dermatitis apart, what causes each one, and which treatments work.