Understanding the requirements for visiting a specialist can be challenging, and without clear information, you may feel uncertain and unempowered to seek the help you need. At SkinDoc, we want to provide clear information surrounding our booking requirements – specifically…
Barbeques, camping, beach days, sport and singlets: all things that make up our great Australian summer. While we spend time with mates and family in the sunny, sweltering outdoors, we must remember another, very important, summer activity: looking after our…
When it comes to skin cancer, the job is not done until we are all safe in the sun. 20-26 November 2022 is National Skin Cancer Action Week. Dr Jennifer Yip supports the Cancer Council's message, and recommend that we…
Post by: david in Blog Phototherapy
In times gone by we used to see our family doctor, we were on first name terms, and we all grew up in the same area, went to the same schools, and attended the same church. A visit to the…
Post by: david in Blog Phototherapy
Light has been known to help heal various skin conditions. Research scientist have been able to select therapeutic specific wavelength and eliminate damaging once in the management of various skin conditions. Phototherapy is the use of these therapeutic raise to…
The recent Will Smith / Chris Rock fiasco at the Oscars has brought alopecia to worldwide attention. Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia areata, attended the event with a shaved head, due to the condition causing her hair to…
A current look at COVID-19 by A/Prof Paul Griffin - Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist. Dr Jennifer Yip recently watched a Webcast by the internationally acclaimed and respected infectious diseases expert, A/Prof Paul Griffin, and gained an insight into…
Post by: david in Blog Mens Health Week
Men have the same goals as women. They want to look their best. They are increasingly researching aesthetic procedures and cosmeceutical products to maintain their youthful appearance or to improve their physical appearance. Improvements in healthcare across the world mean…
Latest updates on COVID vaccines: 5 August 2021 A/Prof Paul Griffin Director of Infectious Diseases, MaterMedical Director and Principal Investigator, Nucleus NetworkDirector and Scientific Advisory Board Member, Immunisation Coalition Comparison of Leading Vaccines Efficacy against severe COVID19 infection: Pfizer >90%Astra…
Scarring due to acne is very common and affects up to 95% of young people living with acne. The scarring can occur early, and the degree of scarring depends of the duration of the acne, and the severity. Acne scarring…