The Dr Khoza blog

What are birthmarks? A birthmark is a small spot of discolouration on the skin which is either present at the time of birth, or it develops shortly after birth. Most birthmarks are harmless. Different types of birthmarks There a number

Treating dandruff: A medical approach Dandruff can be controlled with the help of a dermatologist, a diagnosis is the first step towards a healthy flake-free scalp. What causes dandruff? There are a number of possible causes for a scaly scalp.

Providing practical solutions and options to my patients is just as important as giving them a script or treatment plan. While most conditions can be cured, some, are devastating and simply have no cure. Even with treatment, it can take

Crow’s feet, frown lines, midlife crises. We associate Botox with ageing, most typically, but what is it really? Botox is the word people typically use to talk about Botulinum Toxin, but in reality, Botox is one of the brands of

Dry skin in winter is a common occurrence. It can be caused by age, our occupation during the day, certain skin diseases can cause dry skin, or, in the case of winter, the dryer air. Severely dry skin can lead

Rosacea affects around 415 million people worldwide, although only a small fraction of this number of people actually receive treatment for the condition. As with all skin conditions, like eczema, vitiligo, and even acne, it can impact on your quality

An effective acne treatment plan is vital. The eyes are the window to the soul, but what about our faces? After all, the face plays such an important role in the way we function as part of society. When we

Vitiligo is a skin condition characterised by loss of colour, typically in the skin and hair. It is thought to be autoimmune related, meaning the immune system is overactive. Rather than attacking infection, vitiligo primarily attacks the skin’s pigment cells.

Understanding the fundamental differences between dark skin and light skin goes beyond the concept of melanin. So how do we take care of dark skin? Dark skin is unlike light skin in many ways, understanding the challenges and predispositions that

Finding something odd about one of your nails can feel very worrying. Is your nail is lifting out of its nail bed? Or you’ve noticed some odd colour changes? White streaks across the nail? Yellow spots? Read on, because you