What is micro-needling and its uses? Microneedling is used for reduction in wrinkles, acne scars and facial rejuvenation. Microneedling or collagen induction therapy, is minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of a device that contains fine needles to create fine micro-holes into your skin. This initiates the skin’s natural ability to heal […]
What is vitiligo? — Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of skin (and sometimes hair) to turn white or lose its color. Doctors are not sure what causes vitiligo, but they suspect it is caused by an autoimmune response. That is when the body’s infection-fighting system, called the “immune system,” attacks healthy cells. In this case, […]
Ichthyosis vulgaris is an inherited skin disorder in which dead skin cells accumulate in thick, dry scales on your top skin’s surface. The scales of it, sometimes called fish scale disease or fish skin disease, can be present at birth, but usually first appear during early childhood. Sometimes, mild cases of ichthyosis vulgaris go undiagnosed […]
What is psoriasis? — Psoriasis is a skin condition that makes your skin thick and red. It also often causes silver or white scales to form on the skin. Doctors do not know what causes psoriasis. What are the symptoms of psoriasis? — The symptoms of psoriasis can include: Areas of skin that are dry or red, and that […]
What is acne? — Acne is the medical term for pimples. Pimples happen when pores get clogged with dead skin and oil, and bacteria build up. Then the skin gets inflamed and can turn red or swell. Is there anything I can do on my own to reduce acne? — Yes. The way you take care of your skin […]
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting more than 2-8% of United Kingdom population. (Springate et al., 2017) It is characterized by erythematous, well-demarcated, scaly plaques that are prominent on visual inspection, psychologically depressing and disfiguring for the patients. This disease has been known to have close relationship with metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases […]
Scabies is a highly contagious pruritic ectoparasitic infestation of skin mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. (Chouela et al., 2002; Currie and McCarthy, 2010) The scabies mite, an arachnid of the genus Acarus, was first identified by Bonomo in the year 1687 AD. The adult female is larger and responsible for reproduction of new eggs. Copulation occurs […]
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