What are the most common skincare concerns among teenagers today? There is the usual teenage acne that on average affects around 85% of all teenagers to some extent. What we’ve noticed in our clinic is the increase in skin issues that we would previously have...
What are the most common skincare concerns among teenagers today? There is the usual teenage acne that on average affects around 85% of all teenagers to some extent. What we’ve noticed in our clinic is the increase in skin issues that we would previously have...
How does gut health affect skin? What is a 'healthy gut'? Our gut microbiome is a vast collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa colonizing our GI system. If this is unbalanced it is referred to as dysbiosis. There is growing evidence that dysbiosis of the...
1.How does the stress response affect skin? One of the most important effects of stress on skin is the changes to the skin barrier function. Psychological stressors upregulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to stimulate local and systemic stress hormone...
What are some skin-related symptoms that cancer treatments can trigger? It really depends on the treatment being received. In some cases, the approach to treatment is surgical so the main issue is managing effectively a post -operative scar. If the treatment is...
The Skin Barrier : How it can be damaged and how to manage it How do you know if your skin barrier is damaged? For me common signs are the skin feeling dry and tight after washing and needing to moisturise immediately. Having difficulty...
Glowing skin is the holy grail of dermatology. What gives this appearance and what can we do to help our skin? Healthy skin looks calm, hydrated and even-toned, this reflects light better and is described as skin glow. Our skin...
Are there any make-up tips to share? Avoid heavy coverage and powder based bases as oily bases may exacerbate acne and powder compacts will highlight areas of dryness and make skin appear dull and lifeless. I love Nars sheer glow...
Tackling skin textural changes One of the most common complaints we have from individuals from their 30’s onwards is that they feel their skin looks dull, pores are more prominent and their skin has an uneven tone, often with areas of pigmentation. There is much that...