Many children are born with birthmarks on the skin, around 1-2%, called congenital melanocytic naevii which range from being very small, that do not cause a problem, to covering large proportions of the body which may need surgery. This is because they can be lumpy and unsightly, particularly if they are large and covered in […]
The dreary British weather can play havoc with our skin, especially for those with existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Each winter our body is exposed to harsh changes, leading the blood vessels in the skin to change rapidly to account for the fluctuating temperature. This can leave the skin looking flushed, red and […]
With summer fast approaching, children’s skin is particularly vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation, says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, who is also a spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation. ‘Babies below the age of six months have little melanin, or pigment, in their skin and their skin is also too sensitive for the […]
Water is the second most popular drink in the US ….after fizzy drinks. A shocking statistic when you consider that our love of sugary drinks is one reason for soaring levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes, stroke and more. And that’s not even taking into account the rising popularity of specialist coffees served in most […]
You couldn’t live without the skin you’re in. Find out what’s going on under the surface in the skin video. […]
For many of us settled in city life, it is worth thinking about taking extra precautionary measures to protect against noxious chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis. With pollution levels described by the government as ‘very high’ or ‘high’ last week in eight regions across the UK, this is a situation that […]
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Yo-yo dieting has one very obvious effect on skin – constantly losing and regaining weight can leave permanent stretch marks and sagging and drooping skin. ‘Of course, this depends on how much weight you gain and lose, how often and also your age and the elasticity of the skin, but it is a common issue,’ […]
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting people of all ages in the UK. Although it primarily affects teenagers (around 80 per cent of adolescents aged 13-18 years have acne at some point), it can occur for the first time in adulthood and can even flare up in women approaching the menopause […]
Acne, which is probably one of the most common skin conditions affecting the general population, especially teenagers and young adults, can have a profound impact on the quality of life and overall wellbeing of patients socially and emotionally. However, it is important to not presume that this is only for people with severe symptoms, as those with milder disease […]
Traffic pollution is not just noxious on the lungs, it is also seriously bad for the skin, according to new research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. I have seen this for myself in clinical practice. Over the last five years, as pollution levels have soared in London, there has been a significant increase […]