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Menopause and Your Skin
Menopause represents a huge change in a woman’s life. We know that there are a variety of different signs and symptoms that you can experience, but how does menopause affect your skin?
Let’s dive in.
The Importance of Skincare
We all know how much I love skincare, but did you know that you should take your skincare all the way down to your neck and decollatage?
Check out this incredible photograph to understand why!
This shows the cheek and neck of a 92-year-old lady who used UV-protection on her face but not her neck for over 40 years.
Summer Skin: Some Things You Probably Don’t Hear about Enough
There are some things about summer skin I wish I’d always known, and this goes beyond skincare tips (which of course I’ll include).
But I also want to cover heat rashes (I ALWAYS seem so sensitive to this - but…is it really a heat rash?) and sun protection BEYOND SPF. Also, why are childhood sunburns just so dangerous?
Let’s jump in.
Psychology and Cosmetic Medicine
Assessment of the psychological needs of our patients is an essential aspect of good medical practice, and it is what separates the medical model from the purely “cosmetic model.”
It probably seems intuitive to suggest that there is a connection between our minds and our physical health. And the evidence holds that patient psychology matters massively in aesthetic medicine.
In this article we are going to briefly summarise some of the basic ways that cosmetic medicine and psychology intersect for clinicians.
Five Easy Skin Tips for Winter
As we are fully into autumn and winter is fast approaching, you might notice slight skin changes coming with the colder weather. In chilly, dry temperatures your skin can easily become more dehydrated. Even when we step indoors into warm, heated rooms, the air is still very drying!
We’ve put together a few quick, simple tips to help support your skin during the colder months.
The Best Skincare Ingredients for Sensitive Skin
What are the best skincare ingredients for sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is all down to an issue with the skin barrier, where your skin is not working effectively to protect you from environmental irritants, and you’re more likely to feel stinging or discomfort when you encounter any insult or challenge to your skin. When it comes to good skincare ingredients, basically it’s all about barrier repair.
The Best Skincare Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a famously difficult skincare concern to tackle. First of all, there are so many different causes and types of hyperpigmentation, and they can really vary in severity. In this article for the Edit we cover the best skincare ingredients for hyperpigmentation.
The Best Skincare Ingredients for Acne
Acne is an incredibly common skin concern, one that I deal with frequently as a cosmetic doctor. And, like most people, it’s an issue that I’ve suffered with myself, so I’m very aware of the effect it can have on your skin confidence.
In this article we are tackling the top skincare ingredients for acne, and exactly how and why they work!
COVID-19 and Your Skin: Rashes in Coronavirus Infections
When it comes to COVID-19, there is no doubt that it has touched almost every aspect of our lives. There’s been a lot of talk about the effect mask-wearing is having on our complexions (the dreaded “maskne”), but the viral infection itself can directly cause changes to our skin.
Why are these important to be aware of? We know about the common presenting complaints of COVID, which are generally non-specific (cough, high fever). However, recent research has estimated that about 8% of patients have skin symptoms, and for approximately 1/5 of these patients skin symptoms are the presenting complaint, or only sign of infection they ever have.
Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a condition where certain patches or areas of our skin can appear darker than others. This can be due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. While gorgeously freckled skin is beautiful, sometimes this hyperpigmentation can be the result of damage or disease, and it can effect your confidence to have this discolouration.
So let’s tackle the science behind the pigment in our skin!
All About Rosacea
We all love a little bit of blush or rosy, red cheeks - but sometimes we can feel like the skin on our face is too red or warm. This can be caused be a condition called rosacea. This sensitive skin condition is extremely common, but it can be a difficult one to diagnosis in some patients.
So let’s learn the basics about what rosacea is, how it is triggered, how it can present, and what we can do about it.
How to Manage an Eczema Flare Up
In honour of National Eczema Week, which just passed at the end of September, we have put some simple advice together about managing eczema flare ups.
Spots!: Getting to Grips with Acne
We’ve all had to deal with acne at some point in our lives. Acne can be triggered by a variety of factors including our genetics, diet, hormones, environmental oils, and stress.
Your skin is the first thing that gets presented to the world, and we know what an impact it can have on your quality of life if you struggle with frequent and recurring acne breakouts. But acne is a complex process and can be a complex skin problem to resolve. So let’s get to grips with it!
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.