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The benefits of blue

May 13, 2023 By Sandy

Having just returned from a few days in the sun for a dermatology conference, one cannot deny the benefits of sun exposure, especially when one lives somewhere where drizzle is the norm.   We all know that the reason we have blue skies is because the sun’s rays scatter in the Earth’s … [Read more...] about The benefits of blue

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Can looking younger than one’s age reflect better health?

April 4, 2023 By Sandy

Mankind has always been obsessed with eternal youth. In modern times, where we have social media, an ever increasing number of interventions to preserve youthful looks and people living longer than ever, the question as to whether looking younger reflects better health is more pertinent than … [Read more...] about Can looking younger than one’s age reflect better health?

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A bathtub diagnosis

March 13, 2023 By Sandy

I think if I had my time again, I would love to be a historian or an archaeologist or something like that.  I really love all things ancient, they show us how and why we have ended up the way we are now and in a way, teach us that we are all transient beings, no matter how great or inconspicuous our … [Read more...] about A bathtub diagnosis

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Can your diet improve your eczema?

February 7, 2023 By Sandy

More and more research is looking at the role nutrition plays in disease.  And it is fascinating stuff.  At the time of writing, I am looking after my 80-year old father who was discharged from a 3-day stay in ITU only 5 days ago and I can clearly see how important it is that he receives good … [Read more...] about Can your diet improve your eczema?

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Menstrual hygiene products and the skin

January 8, 2023 By Sandy

Virtually every lady of a certain age that I have been seeing in clinic in recent months has been on HRT.  And it’s great that supply issues have now, hopefully, been sorted and that GP’s do not need to perform any tests to confirm that an individual is approaching menopause.  Moreover, HRT can now … [Read more...] about Menstrual hygiene products and the skin

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Laundry sanitisers and the skin

December 4, 2022 By Sandy

The use of laundry sanitisers increased massively during the Covid pandemic in the thought that SARS-CoV-2 virus might be brought home on clothing.  I know we definitely used it to wash my surgical scrubs, the garments that replaced my suits and dresses for work for a 2 year period.  We still use … [Read more...] about Laundry sanitisers and the skin

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The side effects of wind turbines

November 1, 2022 By Sandy

It looks like energy, who has it, who has the most and who can create it, is going to be one of the main sources of political strength for the years to come.  The war in Ukraine has shown us how dependency on another country lends to vulnerability and so we all are scrambling to ensure energy … [Read more...] about The side effects of wind turbines

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Do we really need to wear sunscreen indoors?

October 1, 2022 By Sandy

I understand this is a somewhat contentious issue, especially on social media.  We already know that countries differ in their advice on sunscreen use; the USA advises sunscreen use throughout the year whereas the UK, EU and Australia advise on sunscreen use if the UV index is 3 or more, or if you … [Read more...] about Do we really need to wear sunscreen indoors?

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Are you Comfortable In your Skin?

September 1, 2022 By Sandy

Having had the pleasure of spending more time with my young folk over the summer months, it was quite revealing to me how pervasive social media is in their lives.  I think almost everyone I know (apart from my father!) uses social media to some degree but young people tend to use multiple platforms … [Read more...] about Are you Comfortable In your Skin?

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Swimming and acne

August 1, 2022 By Sandy

At the time of writing, we are still on our family summer holiday.  With teenagers with acne-prone skin, this has led to problems with skin sensitivity to the sun due to concurrent retinoid use, mild sunburn 🥵(they no longer let me apply sunscreen on them or listen to my prompts to reapply 🙄 – I am … [Read more...] about Swimming and acne

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Having just returned from a few days in the sun for a dermatology conference, one cannot deny the … [Read More...] about The benefits of blue

Mankind has always been obsessed with eternal youth. In modern times, where we have social media, an … [Read More...] about Can looking younger than one’s age reflect better health?

I think if I had my time again, I would love to be a historian or an archaeologist or something like … [Read More...] about A bathtub diagnosis

The benefits of blue

Having just returned from a few days in the sun for a dermatology conference, one cannot deny the benefits of sun exposure, especially when one lives somewhere where drizzle is the … Read More about The benefits of blue

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