It’s easy to associate stringent skin protection with the spring and summer months, and also winter holidays in the sun. With temperatures plummeting, winter in the U.K. firmly here, fewer hours of daylight and overcast days, it is still vital to employ vigilant sun protection, regardless of the weather or time of the year. Even […]
Winter is upon us and as wonderful as this time of year can be, with all those festive parties and nights out celebrating in style with friends and family, it can really take its toll on our skin, leaving it looking and feeling dry, discoloured and even painful if we’re not careful. It’s not just […]
There are all sorts of different skincare products out there on shop shelves these days, so many in fact that it can be difficult to decide which ones are best for you and your skin type – although your London dermatologist can certainly help advise you as to what ingredients to look out for and […]
Melanoma skin cancer is fifth most common type of cancer in the UK. Cases of melanoma have doubled in the last ten years with around 16,000 new cases every year. Whether you’re worried about a mole or just want to be informed, it’s good to know the facts about melanoma and other forms of skin […]
Skin diseases can be contagious or noncontagious and it is sometimes difficult to tell which condition you have from the symptoms. There are successful treatment options for both contagious and noncontagious skin diseases and a qualified Consultant Dermatologist can expertly diagnose and treat the condition for you. What makes a skin disease contagious? A […]
Mole removal is a safe and common procedure with thousands of moles removed every year in the UK for both medical and cosmetic reasons. Whatever the reason for having your mole removed, it’s good to be informed, to know why and when removal is best advised and what to expect. Medical reasons for mole removal […]
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer. Over the last ten years the management of this condition has changed considerably, and for the better. There are now clear pathways for patients and doctors to follow which improve outcomes. This letter to the editor of the British Journal of Dermatology, by one of our team, Dr […]
We all know that we should choose beauty products that complement our skin tone, but few of us are aware that our skin type can affect how prone we are to wrinkles and visible signs of ageing, the likeliness of getting acne and even how well our scars heal. In fact, a recent survey commissioned […]
A Skin Test for Dementia Might Be on The Horizon New research suggests that a simple skin test might be developed in the fairly near future that could help diagnose degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s at a much earlier stage. “Early diagnosis is essential and it may be that the skin can provide us with […]