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…
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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…
How prevalent is acne? Acne is common and burdensome. Global prevalence is 9.4%. It is the second highest global cause of disability from skin diseases. $1.2 billion US dollars is spent in the USA alone. Acne occurs in at least…
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Some common problems and tips are: Acne Breakouts - Pores can become clogged when sweat mixes with bacteria and skin oils. Blot sweat from you skin with a clean towel/cloth and wash clothes, headbands, towels etc. before using again. Use…
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When it comes to your skin, there's one thing we know for sure: What you eat can have a direct impact on how you look. If you're not specifically chowing down on superfoods for glowing skin and instead are constantly…
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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But for those with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), what they see in the mirror is not pleasing. BDD is a condition where the sufferer is preoccupied with an imagined defect,…
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Can I Have Both Allergies and Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes. People with spring allergies are not immune to coronavirus. If you typically have allergy symptoms, pay close attention to their type and severity – do you feel differently than in prior…