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Costerton and Cheng first used the term ‘biofilm’ in the 1970s. Although since then, the definition of a biofilm has...

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Unfortunately, so many people only get professional skin treatments when they have a special event coming up or when they’re...

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The fact is that we start ageing during our early 20’s. The ageing process is gradual and therefore we don’t...

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When it comes to performing treatments that involve triggering the inflammation or the wound healing response, it is important we...

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I am sure we have all felt the stress that has been bestowed upon us in the last two years,...

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Inflammation is undoubtedly one of the major factors involved in acne, and the generation of an inflammatory reaction seems to...

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There is a possibility that combinations of hormonal activity could cause hyperpigmentation. For instance, the combination of ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone)...

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While Rosacea and Diffused Redness cannot be completely cured, we can offer many treatments and skincare options which, along with...

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Over the last few years, biofilm research has expanded considerably and revealed that biofilms are probably the most common form...

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There is nothing worse than a client spending all that time filling out a consultation form, only to have the...

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The efficacy of a topical hydroxy acid is determined by two major factors – the bioavailable concentration and the vehicle...

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There are many factors that can both impact and affect our body temperature and should be considered during a consultation....

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Psoriasis is a global condition that affects many with stress being a triggering factor. It is an autoimmune disease that...

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The Innate Immune System is the first defense system to protect against invading organisms, hence it’s very powerful presence in...

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Research has found that acne skins are triggered by increased male hormones called Androgens; Higher levels of testosterone are recorded...

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The sebaceous gland is such an important gland!It helps maintain the hydration of the skin and in fact, it provides...

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In fact they take up 20% of the cytoplasm of the cell and they are forever changing their shape, they...

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is found in almost every cell of the body and is the genetic material that is essential...

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Hives which are also known as urticaria, welts, weals or nettle rash will appear as a red, raised, itchy skin...

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So much importance is put on the appearance of our skin and how aesthetically pleasing it appears to both ourselves...

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Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a temporary pigmentation that follows and injury. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is defined as an acquired disorder...

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In simple terms, Melasma can be caused by hormones. Scientifically, Melanocyte-stimulating hormone describes a group of hormones produced by the...

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There are many different types of pigmentation and treatments vary depending on the cause and the type. The discolouration can...

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Melanin is a skin pigment. It occurs in both humans and animals, and is what makes hair, skin, and eyes...

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