About skin care The human skin is the largest organ of the body. It can develop an array of complications ranging from pimples to skin cancer. It is very important to take good care of your skin throughout your life. Quick skin education Your skin Continue Reading
Mycosis Fungoides
The name mycosis fungoides is somewhat misleading. With such a name, it sounds as though it should describe a fungal infection. However, mycosis fungoides is actually a term that describes a cutaneous (skin) T-cell lymphoma. Essentially, this means Continue Reading
Ten top tips for healthy Winter skin
Dry and itchy skin is a common complaint during the Winter months. This condition is otherwise known as ‘Winter itch’. Heat, wind, dry air and long hot showers all take their toll on the skin. The thin layer of oil that traps moisture in the skin is Continue Reading
Skin Pigmentation
The colour of our skin is determined by the amount of brown melanin pigment that it contains. The skin colour can also be influenced by the levels of oxygenated or de-oxygenated blood in the surface vessels. This colour may range from blue to red. Continue Reading
Moisturising the Skin
A moisturiser is designed to make the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) softer, by increasing the level of hydration at the site it is applied. Not all moisturisers are formulated in the same way and it is possible to cause more harm than Continue Reading