I am constantly being asked on Twitter and Facebook about a beauty product being “chemical free.” Claims like this really bug me because nearly EVERYTHING is a chemical. There is no such thing as a Chemical Free Sunscreen!!! Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are CHEMICALS!! Alright, enough of that. I’ll calm down. But it does […]
Not necessarily. No names mentioned, but there are products on the market, costing way over £100 per pot which are basically no better than Vaseline. (Some even feel like Vaseline….) Disillusioning, no? On the other hand, not all expensive creams are rip-offs. Good, evidence-based raw ingredients for cosmetics can be pricy. And, if a cream contains several of these at functional strengths (rather than low dusting’ concentrations that […]
Yes – cleansing is important. Daily cleansing removes dirt, old make-up, excess oil and dead skin cells and helps control the bacterial load on your skin’s surface. But it’s vital to use the right cleanser for your skin type. Surprisingly, patients often ask me about simple soaps and feel that this ‘back to nature’ approach will benefit their skin, especially if it’s […]
Many people, especially if they have sensitive or allergy-prone skin, think that ‘natural’or ‘organic’ skincare is kindest. Even agood many doctors and pharmacists believe that so-called natural ingredients pose the least risk of adverse reactions. Sadly, this is far from the truth. Botanical skincare ingredients such ascalendula (marigold extract), feverfew, chamomile, plus a wide variety of essential oils and fragrances are […]
I was asked if I could provide a list of a drugs that can possibly trigger hair loss. I would like to start the list off with my current nemesis, Synthroid. Synthroid is a common medication that is prescribed to treat hypothroidism. Apparently it is a pretty common side […]
Although most people are concerned about hair loss when it happens, many people don’t realize that pubic hair loss can also happen, whether or not hair loss happens on other parts of the body. Pubic hair loss can happen for several reasons, and many times it is a symptom of something serious. Anyone who finds […]
MENOPAUSE/HRT As the hormone oestrogen declines at the menopause, testosterone (the ‘male’ hormone) can become more dominan. You don’t have more testosterone, but the ratio of oestrogen to testosterone has changed, making women prone to symptoms of male pattern baldness or other male characteristics such as facial hair and acne.’ Indeed, it’s thought that about […]
A recent article in the Gulf news on Dandruff and how to treat. Also some clarification on the difference between a Trichologist and a Dermatologist! http://gulfnews.com/life-style/health/clearing-the-air-about-dandruff-1.1058753
The Standard Dubai Diet can play a role in hair loss. Previous studies have shown that the typical Dubai diet is high fat, high animal protein, high-salt, and low in vitamins. Sticking to this diet can seriously damage your kidneys and create acidic blood, therefore leading to hair loss. Vitamin deficiency is another cause of […]
‘Antioxidants’ is one of the biggest buzzwords in skincare these days. I get countless questions about them in clinic every day. There seems to be a lot of confusion about what exactly antioxidants are and how they should be used. So I have summarized the most important facts about antioxidants here: What is an antioxidant?Antioxidants […]
