Hamilton Skin Clinic

Is Sunscreen Safe?

There is a reason why you keep hearing about the need for sun protection every day: it matters! The sun is the leading cause of skin damage, including premature skin ageing, irreversible damage to  the skin’s DNA and a higher risk of skin cancer. Yet many of us like to skimp on how much we spend […]

Sun Protection Your Daily Sun Protection Guide

Your Daily Sun Protection Guide The sun sustains life and feels good, but it can be your skin’s worst enemy. While every sunburn can increase your risk of skin cancer, it’s not just those big days at the beach or ballgame that cause trouble. Each time you run out to get the mail, walk the […]

Atypical Moles & Your Skin The Facts. The Risks. How They Affect You.

The Facts. The Risks. How They Affect You. People with 10 or more atypical moles have 12x THE RISK OF MELANOMA Atypical moles, also known as dysplastic nevi, are unusual-looking moles that have irregular features under the microscope. Though benign, they are worth more of your attention because individuals with atypical moles are at increased […]

Actinic Keratosis Treatments – Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Skin Cancer

Reduce Your Risk of Developing Skin Cancer If you have one or more actinic keratoses (AKs), it’s a sign of skin damage that puts you at a high risk for developing skin cancer. Identifying and treating these precancerous lesions helps you reduce that risk. Your treatment options depend on how many lesions you have, where […]

What Is Melanoma? Its Deadly For All Ages!

What is melanoma? Melanoma, which means “black tumor,” is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It grows quickly and has the ability to spread to any organ. Melanoma comes from skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce melanin, the dark pigment that gives skin its color. Most melanomas are black or brown in color, […]

How to Perform a Monthly Melanoma Self Exam

It’s important to set aside time each month to thoroughly examine your skin. Self-exams are best performed in a brightly lit room with access to both full length and hand mirrors. How to Perform a Monthly Melanoma Self Exam Step 1: Looking at the mirror, examine your face, ears, neck, chest, and stomach. Women should […]

Why You Need A Vitamin C Serum – Advantages For Your Skin

Vitamin C Serum Advantages Utilising vitamin C serums has a number of possible advantages, including: Increasing collagen production can help to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C serums can do this by helping to increase collagen production. With age, our bodies make less collagen, which keeps the skin elastic and firm. Serums […]

Lumps After Lip Filler Clinical Guide

Lip fillers lumps – a common concern among many people who get their lips injected, especially the first time. But, why do they occur? are they normal? and should you be worried? Are lumps after lip filler normal? It is very common for your lips to feel firm and somewhat uneven or ‘lumpy’ after Facial […]

Neck and Décolletage Rejuvenation

The rejuvenation of the neck and the décolletage is a treatment that combines the different techniques destined for recovering the tenderness, vitality and natural colour of the skin in this area of the body. The search for a youthful appearance has gone beyond just the face and now includes the neck area, which is often […]