Epidermolysis bullosa is a blistering skin disease which is usually first noticed during early childhood. In epidermolysis bullosa, blisters form on the skin following minor skin trauma, such as bumping into objects, sitting on hard surfaces and Continue Reading
Ten top tips for healthy Winter skin
Dry and itchy skin is a common complaint during the Winter months. This condition is otherwise known as ‘Winter itch’. Heat, wind, dry air and long hot showers all take their toll on the skin. The thin layer of oil that traps moisture in the skin is Continue Reading
Skin Pigmentation
The colour of our skin is determined by the amount of brown melanin pigment that it contains. The skin colour can also be influenced by the levels of oxygenated or de-oxygenated blood in the surface vessels. This colour may range from blue to red. Continue Reading