Recently one of the website visitors posed the following question: ‘Before I commence any further, I have some curious questions. Are you still running? I ask this because I see things from 2015 so I just want to make sure this service is still up and running. What are you service times? If I pay […]
Dermaroller (Micro-Needling) Treatment: Indications, Benefits and Side Effects Dermaroller treatments are also known as Collagen Induction Therapy or Micro-Needling treatments. Dermaroller treatment uses a series of needles to stimulate the collagen in skin cells. Collagen gives skin its tightness, which in turn results in better looking skin. Secondly Micro-Needling also helps in resurfacing the skin- […]
Do you know that psoriasis can also affect your joints and cause an arthritis (in 10% of psoriatic patients)? It is recommended that patients with psoriasis who do not have a diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) complete an annual PEST questionnaire (NICE psoriasis guidelines 2012), to see if you need a referral to a Rheumatologist. […]
Millions of people suffer from a relatively unknown disorder, compulsive skin picking, also called dermatillomania, amongst other names. Why is this disorder so hidden? It is firstly because of the great shame most sufferers feel, and also because so few doctors and mental health professionals know how to treat it effectively. Medications are not effective […]
Mothers, especially of breast fed infants with eczema often worry about whether their dietary habits might exacerbate or be a reason for their children’s eczema. Mothers should find the summary of recommendations from the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology below both reassuring & helpful: Recommendations: Based on current evidence, and always conceding that much more research […]
Most people believe that one has to follow a daily ‘skin routine’ to prevent ageing and maintain/ promote healthy skin. As a result, cosmetic giants have taken advantage of the gullibility of the common man/ woman. Cleansers/Toners and various other cosmetics are promoted to no end. But, does it really matter which cleanser and which […]
I had recently blogged about a new & exciting therapy Fat reduction treatment called Cryolipolysis. I decided to enquire about the machine to see how much it would cost, so that I could offer it to interested clients. I therefore sent an enquiry via the CoolSculpting UK website. I was called this evening by […]
The earliest stage of Rosacea – erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea is characterised by a tendency to easy flushing, associated with a high red colour on the face/ cheeks. The red face is usually associated with a sensation of stinging/ burning. This is an extremely difficult stage of Rosacea as far as treatment is concerned. However recent […]
This topic caught my eye last night, while watching a program on TV. Made me realise that as a supposedly net-savvy Dermatologist, I am a bit far behind in catching up with technology. In my defence, there have been a number of sham fat reduction devices promoted in recent years and this has led me […]
Contact Dermatitis is an extremely common problem, caused by an allergic reaction to various substances coming in contact with the skin. An itchy, flaky skin rash is the commonest symptom. Common forms of contact dermatitis include Hand Eczema, Eyelid Dermatitis or Facial Dermatitis. People with a history of childhood eczema/asthma/ hay fever are particularly prone […]