Atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is the most common inflammatory skin condition found in infants and children, and manifests as areas of erythematous (red), dry, and cracked skin, with intensive itching. It occurs most often during childhood, up to the age of 5 – estimating that up to 20% of children have a form of […]
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While assessing which acne treatment is appropriate for a patient, it is valuable to consider the beliefs of patients regarding acne. Popular discourse perpetuates these myths, and these myths echo in the examination room, sometimes drowning out the recommendations of the dermatologist and utilization of dermatological acne treatments. Only teens get acne. Acne is the
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Hair loss is one of the common reasons for visiting a dermatologist, and its psychological impact is major. It affects both women and men, and in certain cases, it can also be a symptom of a larger medical issue in the body – hence, any abnormal hair condition that persists, should not be ignored but
Do we need to moisturise acne prone skin? Won’t oily skin get greasier if we apply a moisturiser? The answer is: YES! We need to moisturise the skin with acne, even if it is oily or greasy. Unfortunately, applying emollients on acne skin is one of the most overlooked steps in our daily care. Why
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Can we wear make-up when we suffer from acne or can it do us more harm? The answer is: YES! We can use makeup products, BUT it is very important what we use. The products must be chosen with great care so as not to aggravate the acne further. There are a wide range of
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