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Clinical Director and Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, The New You Clinic
In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, strict infection control policies are now in place. These measures are expected to stay in place for the foreseeable future..
In aesthetic clinics, one of the most common problems seen is unwanted hair. Usually, this is treated by using methods such as shaving, waxing and epilation. While these methods are effective, they...
Due to the global epidemic of coronavirus, or COVID-19, all non-essential services, including medical aesthetics, have been forced to shut in most of the high-risk countries around the world. Most...
It is well publicised that there is a protective effect of ultraviolet (UV) light against malignancies. This was documented by the World Health Organization in its 2006 publication on the global...
As the use of dermal filler injections increases worldwide, as are the cases of serious adverse events, such as loss of vision and skin ischemia, being reported..
Almost every injectable treatment with dermal filler has reported granulomatous foreign body reactions (GFBR). Such granulomatosis is uncommon; however, when they occur, they can cause substantial...
Menopause is defined as the ‘permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of ovarian follicular activity’ (Sturdee, 2004). It can be a natural progression or can occur suddenly...
Nearly all dermal fillers on the market have reported granulomatous foreign body reactions (GFBRs) after injection. It is more commonly seen with non-biodegradable fillers. These GFBRs are rare but...
There are a variety of studies available involving the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an assisted therapy for atrophic acne scars. On closer examination, the results of these studies were...
In the development of acne, the skin microbiome plays a significant role in pathogenesis. The aim of the authors was to examine the facial skin microbiome of acne and the differences of microbiome...
Plasma is a resurfacing method that ‘uses plasma energy to create a thermal effect on the skin’ (Foster et al, 2008). This method differs from lasers, as it does not depend on chromophores or...
Melasma is a pigmentary disorder that is challenging to treat and especially common in people of Asian descent. Recently, oral tranexamic acid (TA) has shown potential for treating this condition..
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that affects preadolescents from the age of nine, adolescents and adults. The aim of this study was to look at the research and to recommend evidence-based...
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