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Acne, Rosacea and the link to MRSA
There is growing evidence that the major cause of MRSA is the inappropriate over prescribing of antibiotics by general practitioners. This is not news and it is common knowledge that most infections are viral and do not require antibiotics.....Read more....
Acne Tips
Acne is “the” most common of all the skin problems. A vast amount of teenagers and in some cases adults, are affected by acne. Facial acne is the most common but acne can also appear on different parts of the body like the shoulders, upper arms, back and neck. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, nodules are some forms of acne. Most teenage acne sufferers....Read more...
Ocular Rosacea
If you have Rosacea and suffer from eye problems such as irritation, inflammation, decreased vision, or conjunctivitis, you could be suffering from Ocular Rosacea and should seek treatment from your doctor....Read more...
Acne Scars and Procedures which could help the Scar Tissue
A detailed and comprehensive discussion of acne scars starts with causes of scarring, prevention of scarring, types of scars, and treatments for scars....... Read more...
Rosacea – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Rosacea is a disease that affects the skin on the face. It often begins as redness that looks like a blush across the nose, cheeks, chin or forehead. Other symptoms may also occur such as small blood vessels...... Read more...
Acne Treatment - The Facts
Before considering your acne treatment, it is important to know a few quick facts about acne and its treatment. There is no direct link that diet can cause acne, however eating a healthy diet is beneficial to your skin and overall health...... Read more...
Acne Scars
Scars are formed when the deep thick layer of skin is damaged. This can be caused by acne or damage to the skin and is the result of the natural healing process of the skin. The formation of scars occurs...... Read more...
Vitamin Photo Aging
It goes without saying that the body must have an adequate intake of vitamins for long-term health. But do vitamins have a measurable effect when applied topically to the skin for the treatment of sun damage? Many cosmeceutical products.... Read more...
Exercise and Acne?
Some people notice their acne got worse after exercise, especially on their back. Why? Read more...
Acne and Pregnancy
When you have the option of treating acne correctly, it's a good idea to take those steps necessary to clear up your complexion. However, sometimes in life, you don't have that option and.... Read more...
Acne Stages Defined
No matter what you call them - zits, pimples, blackheads, or blemishes - acne lesions can wreak havoc on your social life and seriously impact your self-esteem. Read more...
Acne Cream Ingredient Causes Death?
Shocking information on a clinical trial with tretinoin. Read more...
The Nightmare of Aging Has Many Faces - SkinMed Tackle Them All
Our latest newsletter on how to overcome the signs of aging. Read more...
SkinMed Aging Management Protocol
The causes and treatments available to visibly prevent and reverse the signs of aging.. Read more...
Acne Treatment and Skin Hydration of dry skin conditions using Lipid Boosting
Fatty Acids and Lipids and their role in acne, psoriasis and eczema and other dry skin conditions. Read more...
I didn’t go in the sun recently, honest!
Sun spots and pigmentation changes during Summer often indicates one has reached a change in life. Either we have reached an age where our hormonal system is no longer able to keep our pigment making machinery in check, or hormonal changes are leading to increased pigmentation from going on the pill or being pregnant, or even through long periods of stress. Read more...
ACNE (and ROSACEA) link to MRSA development
MRSA (multi resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a huge problem in many hospitals leading to numerous deaths and increased hospital stays longer than normal. This has a huge impact on beds let alone peoples safety and confidence in their hospital. Read more...
Aknicare® Press Release 2007
The suffering caused by acne whether in the form of persistent blemishes, inflamed pustules or angry red welts, the scarring goes more than skin deep… Medically endorsed Aknicare® offers acne sufferers a radical breakthrough treatment... Read more...
Synchrorose® Press Release 2007
ROSACEA is a conspicuous and embarrassing skin condition, which affects an estimated 45 million sufferers worldwide… Celebrity Rosacea sufferers include, Bill Clinton, Prince Harry of Wales, Renee Zellwegger, Kate Winslet, Clint Eastwood, Prince Charles and Synchrorose® aficionado Ricky Wilson of The Kaiser Chiefs.... Read more...
Thiospot® Press Release 2007
Skin pigmentation appears in localised areas on the skin as dark brown marks, where melanin, the skin’s natural UV defence mechanism to the harmful effects of intense sun light, has gone into production overdrive…Read more...
Fillast® Press Release 2007
Every year, millions of dollars, pounds, euros and even yen are spent on anti-aging products in the unwavering quest to look younger. But treating wrinkles and fine lines often requires more than is available over the cosmetics counter. Skin fillers have become very popular for treating facial wrinkles and for combating aging skin... Read more...
New research reveals the dark side of skin lightening cosmetics
An ingredient previously banned from skin lightening cosmetic creams due to its damaging effects on the skin has now been found to cause cancer, claims a review published by Dr W Westerhof and T Kooyers , two of Europe's leading authorities on pigmentation in dermatology. Read more...
The eyes have it. New chemical peel for the eye socket
Chemical skin peels have been around for decades and in our pursuit for younger looking skin, many women each year use chemical peels as a less traumatic alternative to face lifts or cosmetic surgery. Read more...
New acne treatment Aknicare® knocks spots off the rest
Acne is the most common skin condition in the world, with 1 in 6 people who suffer from spots and greasy skin going on to develop this ailment. Read more...
The future looks less rosy for sufferers of rosacea
Rosacea is a very common skin condition that in some form affects as many as one in ten women aged 30 to 55. The UK is thought to have the highest rate in the world, with up to 4 million people suffering from the condition due to our sensitive fair skin complexions. Read more...
The future looks lighter for sufferers of skin discolouration
Skin pigmentation problems such as age spots, liver spots, post-pregnancy masks and skin discolouration on the face and body affect millions of people in the UK and are a result of increased local skin pigment production, known as melanin. Read more...
The face of chemical peeling is changing
Chemical skin peels have been around for decades and in our pursuit for younger looking skin, many women each year use chemical peels as a less traumatic alternative to face lifts or cosmetic surgery. Repeat chemical peels can be extremely effective at eradicating, or slowing down, the effects of time and also in reducing unsightly marks and scars, which is why so many women opt for them. Read more...
Tests prove Aknicare® to be incredibly effective
Prof Tony Chu, the President of the UK Acne charity has completed his double blind clinical trial on Aknicare® and found it to be incredibly effective. Read more...
Enerpeel® PA takes the guess work out of peeling
Up until now, peeling has been more of an art than a science due to the reliance on visual changes in skin reddening to determine when one should neutralise. Acid peels attack the water soluble components of skin cells, causing them to break down. Read more...
Pigmentation reducing creams - the cure worse than the cause
Therapists should be alarmed to read about recent research relating to hydroquinone causing cancer. Although hydroquinone creams are banned for use in cosmetics you may be still be giving hydroquinone to your clients without being aware.Read more...
