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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…
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Did you know that 1 in 6 people avoid school or going out in public because of their skin condition? We often hear young people miss school because their acne is flaring. Did you know that 1 in 5 people…
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What is the best diet for healthy beautiful skin? The best diet for your skin is a diet which also best for your general health (high in anti-oxidants such as flavonoids). A diet rich in flavonoids has anti-inflammatory benefits, cardiovascular…
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Some health care providers offer dermatologic care and cosmetic procedures but they are not medical doctors with specialist training in skin, hair and nails. Why see an accredited dermatologist? Dermatologists registered in Australia have a basic medical degree, M.B.BS (Bachelor…
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Keep Moisture In The Air Our skin “is the barrier that keeps water inside of your body, so when it is dry and cold, water evaporates off of the surface faster and easier.” To prevent dryness, use a humidifier as…
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Acne is no doubt a common and troublesome condition that most of us experiences often when young and sometimes when not so young! Look for the words ‘benzoyl peroxide’, retinoids such as ‘tretinoin’, ‘adapalene’ or ‘tazarotene’ or ‘azelaic acid’. Some…