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Announcing The Good Skin Place

Announcing The Good Skin Place

WHATS IN A NAME?Mutiskin becomes The Good Skin Place®In November 2019, MutiSkin will change identity, and become known as THE GOOD SKIN PLACE®, following the successful registration of trademark. Only the name will change, and Elizabeth's skin clinic will continue as...

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The skin barrier function

The skin barrier function

YOUR SKIN BARRIER FUNCTION:or, how a dead layer of skin cells keeps you alive We all recognise the importance of the skin in protecting the body from bacteria, viruses, heat, cold, chemicals; it is our largest organ. It is also more complex, finely balanced and...

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Is coffee good for Rosacea?

Is coffee good for Rosacea?

ROSACEA AND CAFFEINE: Caffeine intake & the risk of rosacea Rosacea sufferers will know that there are a whole range of foods, activities or situations which can trigger a flare of their chronic condition. Coffee has often been grouped among the triggers. A...

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Understanding Rosacea

Understanding Rosacea

    UNDERSTANDING ROSACEA: Flushing, redness & 'acne' Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory facial skin rash which affects primarily women from their forties and fifties, mainly with fair complexions. There is increasing evidence of Rosacea being widespread...

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Rosacea case study

Rosacea case study

ROSACEA:IPL & Dermapen Summary: Beautiful clearing of rosacea flushing, papules and pustules, improved texture and toneClient: early 60s, non-smoker, ten year history of intermittent rosacea, flaring and worsening The issue:Rosacea is a chronic relapsing and...

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Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

CONTACT DERMATITISNotes in Dermatology I see a lot of rashes in in the skin clinic; itchy, painful, annoying, worrying, long term or short lived. So many variations, and so many ways of dealing with them. To help to answer some of your questions, I thought I would...

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IPL for facial thread veins

IPL for facial thread veins

FACIAL THREAD VEINS:IPL intense pulsed light Summary: facial spider veins removed and pores refinedClient: early 60s, non-smoker, sun damage The issue:Facial thead veins are a common problem as we age, they can become enlarged and obvious single branching vessels such...

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Cellulite, what is it and what can you do about it?

Cellulite, what is it and what can you do about it?

CELLULITE:So, whats it all about? Cellulite goes by many names but what exactly is this dreaded yet common condition?Dr Jenni Irvine, The Aesthetics Centre, South Africa explores causes, types and treatments. 01. WHAT IS IT? Cellulite is an inflammatory process of the...

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Vertical lip lines or wrinkles case study

Vertical lip lines or wrinkles case study

VERTICAL LIP LINES or WRINKLES:Radiofrequency & Dermapen Summary: lovely improvement to vertical Lip lines Client: early 60s, non-smoker, laughs a lot The issue: The vertical lines above the upper lip, we have them as we age, and they are notoriously difficult to...

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