How attractive am I? is a thought-provoking question that may produce a number of answers depending on the perception and viewpoint of the individual as well as distinct features with absolute measures. Although, I often hear the saying that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” or “beauty is skin deep”, these…
Should I be using retinol? This is a common question that I frequently get asked during my face-to-face and virtual skin consultations when assessing the skin and recommending result-driven skincare to my patients. My answer to this is always yes but I often find that my patients do not really know the importance…
Is it possible to manage hair loss from the comfort of your own home without the use of medication and suitable for both genders? The answer is an absolute yes. There is an undeniable rise in hair loss treatment options that do not involve medication or surgery as people favor a natural regenerative…
Are you honestly wearing sunscreen? A question that I always ask my patients as part of my skin consultation. Most admit that they are inconsistent or have not given the matter much thought. Sunscreen is often added to the holiday checklist when planning summer breaks yet, not so much of a priority…
Before we discuss the subject of acne scars and the various injectable treatments that are performed in a clinic setting, let’s have a quick look at what acne is. Acne vulgaris is a universal skin disease affecting many of us from teenage to early adulthood and beyond. In fact, it is the eighth-most common global…