Page 6 - Skin Features

In support of World Menopause Day we’re talking all things related to menopause, one of which is cold sores. 

Cold sores can be one of the menopausal symptoms if you are of menopausal age and you’re in the 50% of people who suffer from cold sores. You

OK we’ll have to finally admit it, summer is well and truly over.

As the weather has taken a distinctly chillier air over the last week, its that time of year when we start to think about turning the central heating on again. In fact many of us already

The UK has been ranked 8th worst hot spot for acne according to brand new survey published this week in the British Journal of Dermatology (BAD).

A new study found that teens and young adults under the age of 24 in over 200 countries surveyed, including

Halloween is a time to release your inner ghoul, but without careful preparation your sensitive skin might end up a horror story too.

Halloween make up, hair dynes, costumes and body art can all be triggers for skin flares, acne break outs and contact

The most common treatment for arthritis and chronic joint pain such as fibromyalgia is Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) 

Some common symptoms of arthritis and joint pain are pain, stiffness, reduced joint range of movement and limitations

Despite that lovely post-summer glow, summer takes a toll on your skin.

It makes it drier, redder, more sensitive, more congested and often causes uneven skin tone.

So post-summer skincare needs to address all these issues while also helping to repair

After a lovely summer holiday, you may find that although you return with a glowing tan and a feeling of relaxed wellbeing, your scalp on the other hand may not be in quite such good condition.

Flaking dry scalp after summer holidays is very common and

Dry feet and cracked heel are a common summer skin fatality because the combination of dehydration, lower air humidity environmental factors and summer footwear choices can lead to the feet becoming especially dry which can causes cracked skin.

Dermatologist

A recent OnePoll study of 2,000 adults has found a huge 42% of Londoners often struggle with dry skin.

The main culprits for this dry skin epidemic in the UK’s capital according to the skin survey were Londoners showering habits plus cold dry UK weather.

If you suffer from a skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis the itching of your skin can get significantly worse at night, especially as the nights start to get warmer in late Spring and summer.

In addition, even if you don’t suffer