Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at ‘Sun Damaged Skin and Sun Beds’. Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594. Next month we’ll be looking at ‘Top 10 Treatments for Summer’. Most people are aware that sun beds and excessive sun exposure can [...]
Skin Problems
Acne Vulgaris is a common inflammatory condition, which occurs when the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum (oil). Hormones, diet and stress can stimulate the glands to ‘over-produce’ this oil, which can then clog hair follicles and pores and cause an infection. When these pores/follicles become blocked the environment is ideal for the bacteria associated [...]
Ask most women what they would change about their looks and a large majority would say their skin. Many people with clearly visible skin problems wish for a renewed complexion, and these days would rather it be without harmful chemicals and without cosmetic surgery. The GREEN PEEL Classic has been around for more than 50 [...]
We all tend to get blackheads and whiteheads. They are non-inflammatory types of acne which are also known as microcomedones. Whiteheads form underneath your skin surface due to a blocked pore which contains bacteria and sebum. Blackheads on the other hand are partially blocked pores which contains oxidises bacteria and sebum. Naturally we try to [...]
Blackheads are one of the most common skin conditions that anyone would face. The moment we see it we have a tendency of squeezing the blackhead. But during this process you might damage your skin and probably infect it. This can lead you to have a scar or it may turn in to a pimple. [...]
Acne develops in your skin when you are an adolescent due to the change of hormone levels. Eventually this condition would fade away but would leave some stubborn scars behind which could totally put your self confidence down. If the acne scar is treated at the beginning it would be easy to diminish it. But [...]
A common skin condition that almost all of us go through as adolescents is Acne. It can lower your self esteem by its blemishes, which can cause frustration especially when you are a very social person. Your facial appearance can make an impact on a person who meets you for the first time and having [...]
As adolescents we all go through a period of Acne conditions due to the high levels of hormone activity; however it can linger too much when you are an adult and can cause you much trouble. As much as it affects your social life it can also put you in emotional distress. Today there are [...]
Can we actually avoid acne problem? Is there anything we are able to do to avoid acne? I would say, that in many cases if we follow some rules we are able to prevent the problem, but in a number of cases we have no power over it. If the dilemma is tiny, we often [...]
There are various ideas on the subject of vitamins and acne skin problem. Some believe it helps fighting acne, while others see no help at all. Let’s take a look on vitamins, that I think may assist in acne care. Many would recommend Vitamin A in fighting acne. Vitamin A can help in acne treatment [...]
