Everybody hates acne scars. There is not a single person in the world, who feels okay by having pigmentation on his face and other parts of the body. Apart from giving a weird look to our face, it causes a scar emotionally in our minds. Some people feel low by its abrasion, to the extent […]
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 […]
Chances are you have suffered from skin irritation at least once in your life. Skin irritation can cause a lot of discomfort along with all the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Itching and burning sensations are the major complaints of people that are having an irritated skin. It is not a pretty sight to […]
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 […]