Does Estrogen Help Age Skin Better?
Our skin is not only our largest organ but also our protective shield and our most visible self. When Nora Ephron wrote I Feel Bad About My Neck And Other Thoughts About Being A Woman (2008), she was highlighting, with humor, but compassion, the challenges women face as they age. And skin becomes a very visible […]
Treatment Tips To Help Your Skin During Menopause
During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes occur, including a decline in estrogen levels. These changes can impact a woman’s skin, requiring adjustments to her skincare routine. The skin becomes thinner, and more alkaline, and there is increased transepidermal water loss, leading to dry skin. The skin becomes dull with a loss of elasticity, and sun […]
At What Age Should Switch from Oral Contraceptives to Hormone Replacement Therapy?
In the past, it was thought that oral contraceptives could only be safely taken for a 10-year period and not past age 40. Studies now show that oral contraceptives can safely be taken until menopause with no limitations. As long as you do not smoke or have hypertension, you can take oral contraceptives for the […]
About Melanoma
Melanoma is one of the most serious skin cancers. If untreated, it can spread uncontrolled through the body causing serious illness or death. Also known as Malignant melanoma, superficial spreading melanoma, and invasive melanoma Symptoms and signs A new or changing mark on the skin, often irregular/asymmetrical in shape, with multiple colours and an indistinct […]
What are solar keratoses?
Solar keratoses are skin damage caused by long term sun exposure, affecting 40-50% of white Australians. If untreated, they can develop into skin cancer. Solar keratoses are a form of pre-cancerous sun-damaged skin. They affect approximately half of white Australians over the age of 40. (Chia 2007) What are solar keratoses? Solar keratoses usually appear […]
Blue Light Therapy
How Blue Light Therapy Works What is Blue Light Therapy? Blue light therapy involves directly exposing the entire skin area affected by acne to either a continuous or intense pulsed light which has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. How does blue light technology work? Blue light kills the acne-causing bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes, or P […]
Understanding Sunscreen & How To Use It
Why use sunscreen? The radiation (“light”) from the sun contains many different parts. Some of this light is visible. These are the colours we see. Much of the light from the sun our eyes cannot see. Some of this light is called “ultraviolet radiation.”. Ultraviolet radiation causes harm to us in a couple of ways: […]
Acne Scar Treatment
Acne Scars: A Challenge, Not a Sentence Acne scars are a common and frustrating consequence of acne, affecting up to 95% of acne sufferers. Acne typically starts during puberty, but its emotional impact, particularly from scarring, can linger into adulthood. Understanding Scar Formation: Acne scars develop due to an altered wound healing response triggered by […]
Acne: Your Guide to Evidence-Based Treatment with Nurse Jo at Hamilton Skin Clinic
Acne: Your Guide to Evidence-Based Treatment with Nurse Jo at Hamilton Skin Clinic Acne vulgaris, commonly known as acne, is a frustrating skin condition affecting millions of people worldwide. This article aims to empower you with knowledge about how to effectively fix acne and the treatment options available with Nurse Jo, a highly-skilled and experienced […]
Volumiser For Scars
Volumisers are well known for their ability to add volume and youthful plumpness to our skin, but they are also an invaluable tool in improving the appearance of scars. Volumisers can be an effective way of dealing with many indented scars, including: Acne scars Chicken pox scars Scars from injuries ABOUT Facial Volume ReplacementS Volumisers […]
