By Professor Andrew Wright
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Skin cancer and sun burn are some of the main risks from overexposure to the sun, skin can react from only a few moments of exposure. In this article, consultant dermatologist Professor Andrew Wright spoke to us about the different kinds of treatment options for skin allergies.
By Dr Moumita Chattopadhyay
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Acne: am I cleaning my face enough?
While it’s very common in teenagers, acne can be a persistent problem for some adults too. But what causes acne to continue into adulthood? Is it to do with make-up and cleanliness? Or can overcleaning our faces actually be one of the main problems? Dr Moumita Chattopadhyay, one of our top dermatologist based in Birmingham, explains why acne forms in adults and how many times we should be washing our faces a day.
By Dr Ravi Ratnavel
18.05.20
Dermatology
Telogen effluvium and hair loss: how can I regrow my hair?
Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition that causes excessive shedding on the top of the scalp. Seeing your hair fall out can be very distressing, however, as private dermatologist, Dr Ravi Ratnavel explains, the condition is often temporary. Read on to find out what triggers it and how it can be treated.
By Professor Andrew Wright
07.05.20
Dermatology
Contact allergies and patch testing
At times, determining the cause of a skin rash can be very easy. Other times, it can be very difficult. In difficult cases where finding the cause is complex, patch testing is a reliable and efficient method of investigating what's irritating the skin. Professor Wright explains how this test works along with what could be causing allergic reactions.
By Dr Deirdre Buckley
24.04.20
Dermatology
Coronavirus and skin care: FAQs and tips for healthy skin during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered everyone's habits and it's likely to be affecting your skin. In this article we spoke to Dr Deirdre Buckley, an expert dermatologist. She gave us some top tips for looking after your skin during the pandemic and answered some FAQs about coronavirus. We found out whether personal protective equipment can affect our skin and whether we're more vulnerable to the novel coronavirus if we have psoriasis.
By Dr Ravi Ratnavel
21.04.20
Dermatology
Mole screening for skin cancer: what is the dermatologist looking for?
If you have more than a handful of moles on your body, you should be regularly self-examining them to monitor any suspicious changes. If you do feel concerned, you should visit a dermatologist for an expert opinion and a procedure called mole screening. Our expert dermatologist Dr Ravi Ratnavel explains what he looks for when assessing the skin for cancer.
By Dr Deirdre Buckley
16.04.20
Dermatology
Lumps and bumps: types, causes and treatment
No doubt you've experience lumps and bumps on your skin at some point. We wanted to find out how you can tell when they are dangerous and so we spoke to a leading consultant dermatologist Dr Deirdre Buckley. She let us know some of the many treatment options available.
By Dr Pick-Ngor Woo
14.04.20
Dermatology
How exactly do sunburns increase your risk of skin cancer? An expert dermatologist explains
Summer is fast approaching and with the recent hot spell across the UK over the Easter bank holiday, we are all eagerly anticipating some more fun in the sun. Dr Pick Ngor Woo, renowned consultant dermatologist, has answered some of our questions to know how to safely spend time in the sun without burning and to really understand how frequent sunburns increase your chance of skin cancer later in life.
By Professor Andrew Wright
27.03.20
Dermatology
Your brief guide to skin allergies: immediate and delayed reactions
Skin can be incredibly sensitive to specific objects and substances. When the skin suffers an allergic reaction, symptoms can show immediately or even 12 to 72 hours after contact. Professor Wright provides you with a brief guide that includes the causes, symptoms and testing of skin allergies.
By Professor Andrew Wright
25.02.20
Dermatology
How to protect your skin when swimming
Swimming is a great form of exercise and also lots of fun, however, swimming pools are not the safest places for people who have sensitive skin and/ or asthma because of the chlorine used to keep the pool clean. Here, expert dermatologist Professor Andrew Wright gives his advice on how you can reduce the risk of skin irritation when swimming.
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