Skin Care

Skin care in Sydney. Our dermatologist can help you with the best skin care tips for cleansing, moisturizing, exfoliating and protecting skin from skin damage. These articles provide general information about skin care treatments provided by our dermatologist.

UV rays, SPF and Sunscreen

April 4, 2017 By Brittany Gibbons

SPF and Sunscreen Summer is the time of year most of us all wait upon to come around. Where the sweet smell of summer barbeques are in the air and the beach is the most sort out place to be. The time of year that everyone gets outside and enjoys the warmth that the summer sun brings. But all that glitters is not gold in the wonderful summer facade. Although sun damage can be caused all year round, summer is a very big culprit when it comes to … [Read more...]

Avoid these three things and save your skin this summer

December 9, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

With the days getting longer and hotter, Christmas BBQs and beach adventures await. Summer is notorious for sunburn and daytime activities. So how are you going to keep your skin in tip-top health this summer? Prevention is the best cure for many sun damage related problems, so remember to avoid these three things and save your skin this summer. 1. Sun bathing Sun baking, or sun bathing, as some people know it, is the number one no-no when it … [Read more...]

Hair Care

November 25, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

As much as people worry about the appearance and health of their skin, so do people worry about the health of their hair. Hair (and the scalp) comes in as many varieties as skin type, condition and colour. Just as we have a unique prescription for our skincare, each unique head of hair needs special care. General Tips Whatever hair type you have, it is important to follow a few basic principles to keep your hair and scalp in good health. These … [Read more...]

Herbs for troublesome skin

August 12, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

Herbal and natural skin solutions are very popular. Many people will try herbal remedies before seeking professional help. Though many herbs have traditional uses modern research indicates that some can be particularly helpful in treating troublesome sensitive skin. This article provides general information about using herbs for troublesome skin. Traditional thoughts on sensitivity In some schools of traditional medicine it is been believed … [Read more...]

Vitamins, Minerals and the Skin

July 15, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

The best skin care products out there today are loaded with vitamins and minerals that help nourish, repair and protect the skin. No matter what your skin type, vitamins and minerals are essential for great skin. Some of the latest skin care technology is helping vitamins and minerals assist you in achieving optimal skin health. Vitamin A Vitamin A comes in many forms, whether it is a dietary source (such as betacaretone) or found as a skincare … [Read more...]

Bacne and Buttne

April 30, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

From time to time, everyone has experienced a little bit of ‘acne’ on a place other than their face. You might even have a friend who has experienced severe acne on other parts of their body. These problems can be embarrassing and tricky to solve - the back and buttocks can be easily irritated by sweat and clothing, making pimples worse! But is it acne, and can you get acne on places other than your face? Why do you get acne on your face? Acne … [Read more...]

Skincare for Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome

April 10, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

About Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome Ehler’s Danlos Sydnrome [EDS] is an inherited, genetic condition affecting collagen in the body’s tissues. There are 6 subtypes of EDS with different clinical presentations, however; patients can exhibit symptoms which cross over between types. There are common symptoms between most sub-types, and the skin is one of the most commonly involved tissues. EDS was first described thousands of years ago—albeit … [Read more...]

The Shady Truth about Shade

March 5, 2015 By @entwellbeing

As we grow more conscious about the dangers of excessive UV exposure, more of us are turning to the shade during summer. Staying out of the sun and getting into the shade means that we can cut our direct UV exposure, but some people still manage to get sunburnt- why? “Even if the umbrella is made of fabric that blocks 100 per cent of UV, and you manage to stay completely out of direct sunlight, the UV dose is cut by only about half. This is … [Read more...]

Nailed it: all about nail care

February 26, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

Nails are one of the body’s many dermal appendages found on the fingers and toes. They are there when we are born, and as long as there has been no significant trauma, they will be there when we die. The cells that make up the nail are called onchycytes. Onchycytes are partly made of keratin (a protein structure) and are laid down in sheets to form the nail. There is more than just keratin that makes up the nail and the nail structure goes beyond … [Read more...]

The Stages of Wound Healing

February 23, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

Haemostasis Haemostasis is the first stage of wound healing where the damaged blood vessels are closed. Platelets help to form clots and signal vessels to undergo vasoconstriction to aid in haemostasis. The platelets bind to the vessel wall, where the clotting process causes a fibrin mesh to form a stable vessel closure. This stage of wound healing can be assisted in surgery with the use of surgical techniques. Inflammation Though chronic … [Read more...]