It’s wonderful that so many people are enjoying the April heat wave but brilliant sunshine should be treated with caution. Yes, we need some exposure to UV rays to synthesise Vitamin D in our skin, but excessive sun bathing can hasten skin ageing and lead to dangerous skin cancer. UVB rays, which haven’t penetrated our […]
It’s wonderful that so many people are enjoying the April heat wave but brilliant sunshine should be treated with caution. Yes, we need some exposure to UV rays to synthesise Vitamin D in our skin, but excessive sun bathing can hasten skin ageing and lead to dangerous skin cancer. UVB rays, which haven’t penetrated our […]
Hands are often tell-tale signs of chronological age when other parts of the body, including the face, are more youthful in appearance. The dermal layer of the skin on the back of hands is thinner than that of the face and contains less collagen that the face for example. The hands age more in women […]
Hands are often tell-tale signs of chronological age when other parts of the body, including the face, are more youthful in appearance. The dermal layer of the skin on the back of hands is thinner than that of the face and contains less collagen that the face for example. The hands age more in women […]
Acne is a near-universal skin disease affecting 85 per cent of adolescents world wide as well as older adults. But although it is ubiquitous, it is a condition that is extremely variable. I don’t think that ‘one-size fits all’ treatments reflect the fact that it is complex condition that requires a tailor-made approach. As a consultant dermatologist […]
Acne is a near-universal skin disease affecting 85 per cent of adolescents world wide as well as older adults. But although it is ubiquitous, it is a condition that is extremely variable. I don’t think that ‘one-size fits all’ treatments reflect the fact that it is complex condition that requires a tailor-made approach. As a consultant dermatologist […]