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Protecting again COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Patient Alert If you have ANY of these symptoms: FeverCoughSore throatShortness of breathOther symptoms of flu-like AND Travelled to (including transit through) mainland China, or travelled to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South…
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The Influence of Social Media on Acne Treatment Social media platform are increasing used to access information for acne in particular YouTube. Results of a questionnaire on the use of social media on the management of acne found 57% used…
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Pico lasers are a group of new revolutionary lasers which fire at pico seconds or one trillionth of a second. They are non-ablative laser and therefore do not have the downtime of ablative lasers. Pico lasers target melanin, tattoos, improve…
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What is microneedling? This is a skin rejuvenating procedure where multiple tiny needles are rolled across the skin to induce collagen production. It is used in skin rejuvenation, acne scarring, pigmentation as well as improving the texture of your skin…
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Do you have Perception Drift? This was one of the topics discussed at the ASCD, Sydney 20-22 September 2019 by Dr Sabrina Fabri, Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon from San Diego, USA. The aim in aesthetic dermatology is to preserve your…
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What are the risk factors for acne scarring? Severe acne Duration of acne more than 12 months Family history of acne scarring Acne picker How are acne scars classified? It is based on the severity and type. Atrophic scars are…
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Acne Facts Did you know that the numbers of acne in adult women is increasing? In a survey of 749 randomly selected individuals over the age of 25 years found the prevalence of acne is 54% in women and 40%…
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The following skin health recommendations may be beneficial according to Dr Zoe Draelos, expert on cosmeceuticals at the AAD 2/3 raw carrot (Vitamin A, beta carotene) 1 raw tomato (Vitamin C) ¼ to ½ avocado and a drizzle of olive…
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Do you have annoying pigmentation on your face? Or a tattoo that you wish you did not have? Or does your facial skin need some rejuvenation? Cutera 3 Pico Laser We have an exciting new pico laser Cutera 3 which…
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Great educational and innovative meeting for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic physicians and registered nurses in dermatology attended by myself and my nurse. The Master Class on Going Beyond Beauty dealt with understanding patient’s motivating factors for improving their appearance and…