Thank you so much for your question and comments. Based on what you describe, I would highly recommend that you seek medical attention from your GP or a dermatologist again. You give a longstanding history of suffering with your skin, numerous skincare products, dietary changes, burning skin (which ...

Thank you so much for your question. If you are constantly in a cycle of ongoing spots the first thing that needs to be looked at is the quality of your skincare. Aim to wash your face twice a day, morning and evening and use a moisturiser with the label "non-comedogenic" to help improve t...

Thank you very much for this interesting question about spots and make up. Whilst there is a specific form of acne known as "acne cosmetica", this usually occurs as result of heavy oil-based or greasy cosmetics or the use of some hair care products on the forehead or cheeks. However, the o...

Thank you so much for your skincare related question. When it comes to acne it is important to ensure that you are cleansing twice a day, both morning and evening. I am not allowed to give you specific product advice but I would highly recommend that you look for cleansers with salicylic acid, glyco...

Thank you very much for your question. I hope you have a positive experience when you attend to see a dermatologist. From a personal practice point of view, I prescribe Roaccutane in the following circumstances: 1. Severe acne with deep spots (nodules, cysts) 2. Acne that is resulting in scarring 3....

Thank you very much for your question. There is no doubt that dermatologists are seeing adult acne more frequently in their clinics. The underlying cause for most people who suffer with acne is hormones and genetics. However, "hormonal" acne is a pattern we often refer to in adult women wh...

Thank you so much for your question. Microdermabrasion effectively is an exfoliation type treatment that uses fine crystals to remove the upper layer of dead skin cells. It is not necessarily an effective treatment for oily skin or the big spots you describe. I would suggest you are better off looki...

Many thanks for your question! There are a number of skincare ingredients you may wish to try and incorporate into your skincare routine to "brighten" appearance - although not all at the same time! Consider skincare products such as face washes/creams/toners containing: 1. Vitamin C (L-as...

Dear Ricky, Many thanks for your question! I think to answer it constructively, my answer has two parts. 1. Wrinkle prevention The single biggest thing you can do to help slow down the development of wrinkles is to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (ie. offers protection against both UVA and UVB radia...

Dear Louise, Many thanks for your question. Skin that is prone to blackheads often still needs moisturising but care should be taken to avoid thick, heavy-textured creams and in general terms stick to products that are light fluids or gels. When searching for a product, it can help to look for the l...