I just watched a highly entertaining talk by the brilliant Aubrey De Grey on the possibility of significantly extending human lifespan (we are talking about hundreds of years!) and that this is actually not an unlikely concept even in people of our generation. This is of course an extremely fascinating theory and what is reassuring is that Aubrey is actually …
Hyper- what??
When traveling in the tube in London in rush hour in summer, I sometimes can’t help wishing more people knew about effective treatments for hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is a term describing an excessive production of sweat in the skin’s sweat glands. The most common type is a localised, symmetric form, affecting for example the palms, soles and/or armpits. There are millions suffering with …
Revolutionizing facials for breakout prone skin
In my clinic I see many patients with acne or rosacea and it is truly heart breaking to see how much the state of their skin can influence their confidence, mental well-being and quality of life. Once I have worked with them and their skin has begun to clear, it is equally touching to see how much peoples’ lives change …
Why I don’t believe in miracles
There’s no doubt in my mind that using a good skincare regime with effective cosmeceuticals benefits skin immensely. The problem is, the timescale needed to reap real benefits isn’t always reflected by the manufacturer’s claims, or the media’s enthusiasm, come to that. There are too many ‘miracle’ creams on the market promising dramatic, visible skin improvements after a mere two …
‘Botox’ – correction or prevention?
Most people see botulinum toxin (often incorrectly referred to as ‘Botox’ following one of the brand names) as something for correcting significant lines and wrinkles once they are older. In clinic I often hear sentences like “When I am 50 or 60 years old, I might go for ‘botox’, but at the moment I am way too young”. Botulinum toxin is …