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- Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:41 pm
- Forum: Eczema
- Topic: Shower temperature & eczema
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4282
Re: Shower temperature & eczema
Hi Jody, Thank you for your question. Lukewarm and cooler showers are certainly better for your skin than hot showers as this can make the skin more itchy and contribute to inflammation. Daily showers are good for keeping the skin clean, however it is best to protect the skin prior to exposing it to...
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:43 am
- Forum: BSF Expert clinic on acne & spots
- Topic: Dark marks from acne
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6131
Re: Dark marks from acne
Thank you for your question. The scarring on your back looks like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation which can improve with time, however it is difficult to predict how long it can take. The area appears to be quite large for microneedling, and dermabrasion may not have the long-lasting effects tha...
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:45 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on elderly/older skin
- Topic: moisturisers for elderly skin
- Replies: 1
- Views: 24801
Re: moisturisers for elderly skin
Thank you for your question. Dry skin is not uncommon as we get older as the structure of our skin can naturally change. The layers of our skin become naturally thinner leading making it more difficult to retain moisture. The dryness can be exacerbated by hard water, frequent washing and use of soap...
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:33 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on elderly/older skin
- Topic: Sunscreen
- Replies: 1
- Views: 24953
Re: Sunscreen
Thank you for your question. UV radiation has a cumulative effect on our skin and as we get older we may be more susceptible to sun damage as our skin is thinner, offering less protection from UV damage. Additionally, our immune system weakens with age, meaning that any damage caused by UV radiation...
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 3:01 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on elderly/older skin
- Topic: creams
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18926
Re: creams
Thank you for your question. As our skin ages, we lose skin tone, fat distribution and elasticity. Older skin retains less water and becomes drier more easily. Our sebaceous glands also produce less sebum as we age. This can make it harder to keep the skin moist. Thicker creams that have less water ...
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:39 pm
- Forum: Expert clinic on elderly/older skin
- Topic: skin tags
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12055
Re: skin tags
Skin tags are harmless growths on the skin that can look a little bit like warts. They tend to occur in areas where the skin experiences increased friction such as the neckline, under the arms and under the breasts. If they are bothering you, they can be removed in clinic by snip excision, burning (...