health ABC > Skin Care
About sunscreen, tanning and UVB
Noel Coward famously lamented the typical British behaviour when in sunnier climbs with his song line; "...mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun". This tongue-in-cheek send up of the British colonialists ...read more
Acne cream eases wrinkles
A prescription acne cream appears to moderately reduce sun damage in older people, says new research. Tazarotene cream (marketed as Zorac in South Africa) is in the same Vitamin A family as Retin-A, another a...read more
Are you in need of acne relief ?
Acne is a problem that affects not just teenagers but adults also. If you are in need of relief, there are a multitude of products, remedies, potions, etc. on the market help you. The first trip should be to ...read more
Beauty comes from within!
We all know what healthy looks like... It’s a fresh-faced look, with unblemished skin, glossy hair and strong nails, good teeth, bright eyes and loads of energy also help! Yet the skin, hair and nails are all dead, so ...read more
Botulinum toxin, better known as botox
What is botulinum toxin? Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium makes several different types of protein which are called type A to t...read more
Dermal fillers, what are they?
As the skin ages, it gradually loses some of its collagen and fat. These are the materials that prevent the skin from becoming saggy. Thus, as we age, our skin can become thinner and more wrinkled read moreHow is micropigmentation used?
People who undertake micropigmentation can do so for many different reasons, ranging from those who simply want to look their best at all times, to those who require some form of corrective skin enhan...read more
How to care for your skin
Clean skin gently Most doctors recommend that people with acne gently wash their skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening and after heavy exercise. Some people with acne may tr...read more
How to massage your baby?
The importance of touch in pregnancy, childbirth and infancy is undeniably, the most enjoyable way to improve the development, health and well being of your baby. Massage makes use of the mother and father&rs...read more
How your skin works...
It’s a good thing that your skin does its work on the periphery of your body, because having a four-kilogram organ in your torso would leave far less room other essential items such as your heart and li...read more
Isotretinoin: medication for the treatment of acne
Isotretinoin has revolusionised the treatment of acne since it became available in South Africa in 1984, according to the National Dermatology Working Group led by Dr Dave Presbury. It is the only treatment t...read more
Keeping acne on the minimum intensity
Remarkably, there are quite a number of misconceptions about skin care and acne care that may seem logical, yet very untrue and may at times cause devastating damages to the individual believing in it.Take fo...read more
Laser and IPL hair removal background information
Using light as a medical treatment has grown significantly in recent years. Now, there are a number of devices which use light for a variety of medical treatments. Ultra - Violet light, for example, has been ...read more
Mesotherapie and skin rejuvenation
Mesotherapy involves the injection of a specially prepared mixture of vitamins, amino acids, and medications, placed just millimetres under the skin into the problematic area. Just a "drop" of solut...read more
Natural antiaging skincares
Nothing has been more better pursued by people than antiaging methods. Since it is such a heart subject it involves a lot of mystique and unfounded beliefs. Sometimes myths are better looked at and believed than the naked tru...read more
Protect your skin
Often taken for granted, our skin is the body's protective barrier against the environment. The skin thrives with daily care just like brushing one's teeth. Everyone has a natural oil (sebum)...read more
Skin camouflage treatment, how does it work?
Skin Camouflage is the skilled application of specially formulated creams designed to minimise and neutralise defects or discolouration of the skin by covering, concealing and masking them at surface level. T...read more
Skin cleansing
Skin cleanses have been performed for centuries using herbs, saunas and sweat lodges. The theory behind skin cleanses is that toxic substances (e.g., pesticides, drugs, etc.)...read more
Skin products and acne
Many hygiene products have been put on the market that are helpful in combating acne, and are economical as well. Soaps are the most common of these. There exists different types of soaps but they come ...read more
Summer skin care
Take care of your skin in Summer - especially if you are out in the sun a lot.We all would like to lie drowsily in the sun and let the summer sum turn the skin to a healthy and sexy looking dark brown. Howeve...read more
Sun safety
Having fun once the sun comes out is wonderful - but it is essential that we also stay SUN SAFE. Skin cancer is on the increase and it is one of the most common cancers in the UK. What cause...read more
What causes acne ?
There is no exact cause for acne. There are several factors that doctors think bring on this problem for many people. One of those important factors is the hormone level in the body. The hormones are called <...read more
What happens during the laser and IPL hair removal treatment?
Your first discussion with a practitioner should clearly set out your expectations of laser or intense pulsed light, IPL treatment and the practitioner should tell you whether or not these results are achieva...read more
What type of skin do you have?
Knowing your skin type is important for your health care. To protect your skin from environmental factors such as pollution, UV radiation and chemicals damage, you need accurate information, on which to base ...read more
Your daily life and eczema...
This is a condition that may commence after the third month of life as a weepy rash on the face and outer surfaces of arms and legs. In later childhood it becomes a dry scaly itchy rash in the inner creases of the elb...read more
