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The skin is the largest organ in the human body. The fortunate thing is we are able to monitor its condition at all times and have direct access when we want to treat it! It is also vitally important to our appearance and self esteem, and we all want to do our best to get our skin looking and feeling great . At Skinsmart, we want to give you the best tips and most accurate information to ensure your skin health. Articles on our skin blog aim to address common skin issues, offering advice on how best to manage them.
What is eczema or dermatitis? The terms Eczema or dermatitis can be used interchangeably and are used to describe an inflammation of the skin – the suffix “-itis” means inflammation. Another example is “arthritis” which means inflammation of a joint. Atopic eczema is the most common type of eczema that affects up to 30% of…
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It’s widely understood that excessive sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer isn’t just potentially deadly, especially in the case of melanoma, but it can also result in scarring and the need for numerous skincare treatments.
The relationship between stress and disease has been well described with many conditions proven to be triggered or exacerbated by stress. Well known examples are hypertension, migraines and epileptic seizures. However, does stress worsen skin conditions? The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’. In fact, this has been clearly demonstrated during the pandemic over the last 18 months, when mounting emotional stress has triggered some skin diseases and caused other stable skin conditions to flare up.
Winter is fast approaching, so it’s high time to revisit the impact that winter weather has on the skin and look at what we can do to keep our skin hydrated and healthy in the colder months.
It’s widely understood that excessive sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer isn’t just potentially deadly, especially in the case of melanoma, but it can also result in scarring and the need for numerous skincare treatments.
The relationship between stress and disease has been well described with many conditions proven to be triggered or exacerbated by stress. Well known examples are hypertension, migraines and epileptic seizures. However, does stress worsen skin conditions? The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’. In fact, this has been clearly demonstrated during the pandemic over the last 18 months, when mounting emotional stress has triggered some skin diseases and caused other stable skin conditions to flare up.
Winter is fast approaching, so it’s high time to revisit the impact that winter weather has on the skin and look at what we can do to keep our skin hydrated and healthy in the colder months.
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SHEDDING NEW LIGHT ON AN OLD TOPIC. Are there any good reasons NOT to wear sunscreen? Surely not… We know well enough of the dangers of skin cancer, which may not only be deadly as the dreaded melanoma, but also disfiguring and requiring numerous visits to the doctor’s office for multiple interventions. In addition, excessive…
All you need to know about the Collagen craze. written by Dr Kesiree Naidoo Before we begin, what is collagen? Why is it important and why is there a sudden surge of interest in collagen? Collagen is a protein composed of three chains of amino acids, wound together in a tight triple helix. Each of…
The Causes and Treatment of Adult Acne written by Dermatologist, Dr Kesiree Naidoo Adult acne also known as late onset or post adolescent acne has been the anguished subject of many dermatology room consults worldwide. Its diagnosis is almost always followed by questions like ‘Why do I still have acne now? ‘or ‘Aren’t I too…
We’re never ready for it but ageing is inevitable.We’re ageing both inside and outside but the skin, which is the largest organ in the human body, suffers from the added onslaught of environmental factors more than any of our internal organs. Certainly, we all care more about what is visible than what is not seen….
Serums are often the ‘wonder product’ of most skincare brands, and the go-to product for most dermatology and specialist skincare clinics. With so many different options, it isn’t always easy to know which product to choose or even how these can fit into your skincare regimen. So, let’s shed some light on the matter ……
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