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A dermatologist mother’s story: My journey with Eczema
Although I have spent most of my life studying and practicing dermatology, my real job first and foremost is being a mom. My kids are my pride and joy and I would do anything for them. As a mom, your instincts to protect can overwhelm your most basic logic and reasoning, even rejecting reality to…
Read MoreChemical Peels: We’re busting the myths
A chemical peel is wonderful way to remove dead skin cells. This allows the healthy, younger skin to access moisture and nutrients better, allowing higher levels of collagen to be produced and a smoother, younger skin. As with any great discovery, a broken-down telephone phenomenon means there are some misconceptions doing the rounds. Let’s straighten…
Read MoreCelebrating Heritage at Durban Skin Doctor – Why It Is Time To Love Your Skin
At Durban Skin Doctor, we are all about celebrating beautiful skins of all colours. Daily we are inundated by the media, Hollywood and even well-known brands trying to tell us what our skins should look like subconsciously we start accepting that as the truth. This heritage day wanted to tell you that you are gorgeous…
Read MoreVitiligo treatments – essential facts to familiarise yourself with
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. Pigment cells are responsible for colour, which is why the affected areas of skin turn…
Read MoreEczema in the summertime
Nine steps to living your best life Now that summer is here, South Africans should be aware of the sun and its effect on the skin. Those battling eczema will need to take extra precautions in hot, humid conditions to prevent flare-ups and discomfort. While there is no cure for this volatile condition, a few…
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