A spot on the nose or bump on the nose is a common reason for seeing a Dermatologist. Here we explore the common causes of a spot on the nose. 1. Mole A fleshy mole is common on the nose and can be brown or skin coloured. A mole on the nose is usually dome-shaped and…
What is maskne? Maskne is when acne break outs occur because of wearing a mask. Maskne can develop in as quickly as one day of wearing a mask, or after several weeks of mask wearing. Wearing masks has become a part of normal life. Unfortunately, one of the unwanted side effects of wearing masks is…
Broadly speaking, there are two types of skin cancers – melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Melanoma is a skin cancer that arises from moles. Melanoma is the least common. but the most serious type of skin cancer. Melanoma affects young adults more frequently than other cancers and are the second most common cancer in those…
Thinking about a late summer escape? Then you will want to be stocked up with the right sunscreen. The vast range of sunscreens are available in pharmacies or supermarkets can be bewildering. Understanding a little bit about how they work and what they do will help you choose a product that’s suitable. The purpose of sunscreen…
Insect bites Insect bites are increasingly more common this time of year as the hot weather brings with it a rise in insects both home and abroad. Bites can be caused by a variety of insects including: fleas midges mosquitoes bed bug Most bites are appear as minimally raised red spots that settle within a…
BBC News report on the risk of infections such as Hepatitis and HIV that arise if contaminated needles are used for beauty treatments. The risk of infection is thought to be increasing from unregulated providers of injectable cosmetic treatments. This highlights the need to use a reputable, accredited specialist for treatments such as botulinum toxin and…
Hair transplants can fall out Transplanted hair is impossible to dislodge after the first day when the healing mechanisms have set in. In the first 24 hours, follicles are kept in place by tiny blood clots which are strong enough to withstand most forces but it is important to take it easy during this period….
Dr Rajpar delivers a skin course this weekend at the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery 2016 Annual Conference, London What an honour it is to have been invited to deliver a course and chair a session at this prestigious meeting!
While acne is common and almost an expectation for teens, acne in adulthood is also common but under recognised (especially by healthcare professionals). It may come as a surprise that almost 30% of 20 year olds have acne, as do 20% of 30 and 40 years old people. Many adults feel embarrassed by having a ‘teenage’…
The picture of Zoe Lucker in today’s Daily Mail (see link here) highlights how easily an undesirable eye brow position can be created with Botox (botulinum toxin). The ‘V’ shaped ‘Spock eyebrow’, which is especially apparent on raising the eyebrows (see fifth picture down in the article), does not look very endearing (to most)….
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