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The Importance of Skincare
Skin Concerns Dr Emmaline Ashley Skin Concerns Dr Emmaline Ashley

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.

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Summer Skin: Some Things You Probably Don’t Hear about Enough
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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.

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Psychology and Cosmetic Medicine
Skin Biology, Psychology, Cosmetic Doctors Dr Emmaline Ashley Skin Biology, Psychology, Cosmetic Doctors Dr Emmaline Ashley

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.

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Five Easy Skin Tips for Winter
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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.

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The Best Skincare Ingredients for Sensitive Skin
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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.

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The Best Skincare Ingredients for Acne
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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!

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COVID-19 and Your Skin: Rashes in Coronavirus Infections
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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.

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Hyperpigmentation
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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!

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All About Rosacea
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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.

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Spots!: Getting to Grips with Acne
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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!

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