We all know that prevention is better than cure and it is of course true that the earlier you start using good skincare, including daily sun protection, the better the long-term outcome for your skin will be. I think most of you will agree with this and won’t even consider it news. However, while starting to use good skin care …
The first thing to do is see a dermatologist to get your “sensitive” skin properly diagnosed. There are different types of ‘sensitive’ skin and the treatment approach for each type might be different. For example, if you suffer with sensitive skin, because you have a tendency for so-called atopic eczema, then you should use lipid-rich emollients. However, if you have …
Irregular pigmentation (brown spots) is caused by a combination of individual susceptibility and sun exposure. There are three types of facial pigmentation, which are common concerns for my patients. The first type is chronic sun damage (‘photo damage’), with lots of tiny freckling type pigmentation all over the face. Unfortunately our skin doesn’t forget past sun exposure and ‘clocks up’ …
I stress to all my patients how absolutely vital regular mole checks are. Once per month, you should self-examine your entire body. Here are some tips on how to do it and what to look out for.  Step 1: When coming out of the shower, stand in front of a large mirror and carry out an upper body examination. …
You really can’t have the cake and eat it, I am afraid. Sun exposure induces a group of enzymes called MMPs (‘matrix metallo proteinases’). One of them is collagenase, who’s job it is to break down collagen – ultimately leading to lines, wrinkles and reduced skin elasticity. Sun exposure also increases free radical generation with oxidative stress in your skin, …
