Surgery for birthmarks
Many children are born with birthmarks on the skin, around 1-2%, called congenital melanocytic naevii which range from being very small, that do not cause...
Tag: skin
How to protect your skin this winter
The dreary British weather can play havoc with our skin, especially for those with existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Each winter our body...
Protecting young skin from UV radiation
With summer fast approaching, children’s skin is particularly vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation, says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, who is also a...
Five reasons to drink more water
Water is the second most popular drink in the US ….after fizzy drinks. A shocking statistic when you consider that our love of sugary drinks...
How Your Skin Works
You couldn't live without the skin you're in. Find out what's going on under the surface in the skin video.
How to protect your skin from sky high pollution levels
For many of us settled in city life, it is worth thinking about taking extra precautionary measures to protect against noxious chemicals we are exposed...
Yo-yoing bad for skin and bones
Yo-yo dieting has one very obvious effect on skin – constantly losing and regaining weight can leave permanent stretch marks and sagging and drooping skin....
Time to prioritise acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting people of all ages in the UK. Although it primarily affects teenagers (around 80 per...
The emotional blight of acne
Acne, which is probably one of the most common skin conditions affecting the general population, especially teenagers and young adults, can have a profound impact on the...
Air pollution leads to premature ageing
Traffic pollution is not just noxious on the lungs, it is also seriously bad for the skin, according to new research published in the Journal...
