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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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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.
What are anti-oxidants, what do they do and which ones are best? Skin ageing is a complex process driven by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Essentially it is a manifestation…
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The skin is the largest organ in the human body, with an important role to play in thermoregulation, keeping out harmful organisms and maintaining a barrier between the internal body and the outside environment. When the skin is dry it’s ability to do this is compromised. Some of us are predisposed to a ‘dry‘ skin…
Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of areas of skin compared to the surrounding skin colour leading to uneven skin tone or large darker patches. It occurs when melanocytes are stimulated to produce increased pigment called melanin. Melanocytes can be stimulated by sunlight, hormones, trauma, inflammation, medication and a constantly growing list of other factors. It was…
What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition characterised by redness and flushing of the skin of the face, affecting mainly the cheeks and nose. People who have Rosacea complain of a red complexion with dilated, broken blood vessels (telangiectasias), but sometimes have papules and pustules that can be mistaken for acne. One less common…
What is acne? Acne is a common disorder of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle). There are two main types of acne lesions: Inflammatory lesions consists of papules and pustules, more commonly referred to as ‘pimples’, as well as nodules and cysts which can be found in severe acne. Non-inflammatory lesions called open and closed…
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…