Acne is a very common skin condition. It is often misunderstood. It occurs in the vast majority of teenagers, but can continue into or indeed start in adult life. Acne occurs in areas where the skin produces the most oils from sebaceous glands, i.e. the face, chest...
There are various forms of skin cancer. Working on the South Coast as a dermatologist I encounter a lot of skin cancer and I have a wide experience in both diagnosis and treatment. I have a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of facial skin cancers having...
What causes pigmentation? Pigmentation is a generic term referring to areas where skin is darker than surrounding skin. One of the most common triggers of pigmentation is inflammation. It very common to see an increase in pigmentation for example after a flare of acne...
What Is Rosacea for Those Unsure? There are various theories as to the causes of rosacea, it appears to be a combination of genetics and environment like many skin issues. Rosacea can present in different ways, and the pathophysiology is not entirely clear. It appears...
Why does your skin change so much during pregnancy? Essentially the increase in hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, blood flow to skin and oil production can give the skin a flushed, more shiny appearance, hence the familiar term ‘pregnancy glow’. What are the most...
This is a very common skin issue that may develop in early years. There is a lot of interest now in how to manage skin in newborns to try and reduce the risk of developing eczema for those in high-risk groups (1). When we are treating children, we aim to switch off...
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky patches of skin which form scales. On brown, black and white skin the patches can look pink or red, and the scales white or silvery. On brown and black skin, the patches can also look purple or dark brown, and the scales...
There are many causes of hair loss and for many it will be a temporary loss secondary to medication or illness: The most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern baldness. This hereditary condition is influenced by...
What happens to our skin around the time of menopause? Around the time of menopause some of the most common skin issues I see are dryness, increased sensitivity, blemish prone skin with an increase in acne and rosacea. Skin pigmentation issues, perceived dullness and...