CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST & SPECIALIST DERMATOLOGICAL SURGEON
The evidence that points to the dangers of sun exposure is very clear and continues to mount with new research data. Because medical professionals routinely see how health conditions like skin cancer can ravage a person’s general health and quality of life, it is difficult not to be surprised by the continual popularity of sunbathing…. read more
Rosacea is a common skin condition, and yet it is one that may be misdiagnosed. The reason that this may happen is that rosacea often looks like acne. The most common symptom of this condition is racial redness, usually on the cheeks and across the nose. Furthermore, bumps and pustules may form, looking just like… read more
By now, most people can stomach the fact that skin cancer is the leading cancer in most countries around the world. This is not a distinction that we can appreciate. Hearing that a seemingly benign mole or spot on the skin is actually cancerous, regardless of type, is the most unpleasant surprise; and yet this… read more
When we discuss skin cancer, one of the primary messages is that we should all spend time every single month checking our skin. This recommendation is followed up with specific tips for discerning the true nature of growth – benign or potentially cancerous. You know them as the ABCDE’s of skin cancer. Using this acronym… read more
To suffer a wound is an initial trauma that we can often make sense of, after the fact. But when scars remain after said injury, whether from an accident or a surgical procedure, this can feel like a second-slap; an unnecessary and unpleasant after effect that must now be dealt with. Keloid scars, which are… read more
Pinnaplasty is a type of cosmetic plastic surgery. Commonly referred to as otoplasty, this procedure can correct protrusion, as well as folding over, or lopping off the ears. As such, it may be considered valuable to adults who wish to make the appearance of their ears less prominent. But is adulthood the best timing for… read more
Matters of the skin are as important as matters of the heart, or any other aspect of your general health and wellness. The skin is the largest organ. It is on the skin where we may first notice signs of medical conditions or chronic inflammation within the body. It is also the skin that we… read more
Across the globe, people of all ages must combat the factors that can cause breakouts. A good many people perceive acne is an adolescent condition. However, research indicates that pimples and pustules can remain problematic well into adulthood. In some cases, breakouts don’t even begin until this phase of life. There are numerous potential… read more
If the time you had spent in the summer sun during your youth has come back to haunt you in the worst possible way, you may wonder if skin cancer is going to be a concern for the rest of your life. It is not uncommon for a person who has been treated for skin… read more
Most of us know by now that, to reduce our risk of getting any skin cancer, we need to wear sunscreen. As summer quickly approaches, the conversation about being sun savvy is picking up steam, as it should, since many of us will be drawn to spending time outdoors. In a general sense, we tend… read more
