Skin Damage

Skin damage. Sun damage occurs when your skin is over exposed to the sun. In Australia, sun damage is very common resulting in sun damaged skin. These article provide general information about skincare treatments to prevent sun damage.

A vitamin in beer and Vegemite can prevent skin cancer

January 1, 2016 By @entwellbeing

Australia is the world’s leader when it comes to skin cancer diagnoses. We are a very sunny country and we enjoy a lot of outdoor activities such as swimming and weekend barbeques. When once being sunburnt or tanned was like a trophy, the last 20 years or so has seen a cultural shift towards sun safety. Could we also be protecting ourselves through our diet? Sue Dunlevy from the News Corp Australia Network reported on the discovery on the 22nd … [Read more...]

Pimple Popping

September 16, 2015 By Alexandra Matkevich

You would be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn't thought about or has popped one, two or a few more pimples in their lifetime. Pimples happen and popping them for a quick fix can be really tempting for many, especially when they are on a prominent part of the face. Is popping a pimple a good idea? Should you pop a pimple? No – pimples should never be popped at home. By popping the pimple you can leave the skin open for further infection and … [Read more...]

Skin cancer symptoms

May 9, 2015 By @entwellbeing

Skin cancer in Australia Skin cancer, including BCC, SCC and Melanoma, is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in Australia. Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. Over the past decades, the incidence of skin cancer has risen in Australia. Over 434,000 people are treated for one or more BCC or SCC skin cancers in Australia each year. On its own, Melanoma is the third most common cancer in both … [Read more...]

Why Avoid Petroleum Based Skincare Products

April 23, 2015 By @entwellbeing

When you purchase skincare products, you will notice that they all claim to provide the best results and that their product has the most to offer; trying to convince you to purchase it. One of the common catchphrases of these products is that they can “lock in” the moisture. This gives the impression that your skin will remain moisturised throughout the day. However, using these products may have several downsides, and these need to be considered … [Read more...]

Proper Diagnosis and Treatment for Skin Cancer

January 13, 2015 By @entwellbeing

What Is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the type of cancer most commonly found in humans. There are three types, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet light, most commonly due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Melanoma is usually considered the most serious skin cancer, since it can spread or metastasize throughout the human body quickly. It is important to note that … [Read more...]

About Aging Skin Care

December 18, 2014 By @entwellbeing

Everyone who reaches the sixties, or more, is going to feel the effects of aging skin. It begins to dry out. Skin ages and becomes thinner, losing fat tissue that was the glorious provider of smooth, supple, want-to-be-touched cheeks and arms and hands. Wrinkles? They were really there all along. As the skin ages, wrinkles that were virtually invisible become evident, then pronounced, then character-building. With aging skin care, a few doses of … [Read more...]

Strange History: X-Ray Treatment for Acne

December 3, 2014 By Alexandra Matkevich

At one time or another, we or someone we know have gone to an extreme measure to treat acne. There have been many novel successes and failures when it comes to acne treatments. Some of the solutions are quite mild such as toothpaste spot treatments, but unless you are a mature, you probably have not heard of using x-rays for acne! X-rays are a type of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum. Occurring naturally from high-energy sources such … [Read more...]

Skincare for Kids

October 24, 2014 By @entwellbeing

With their optimal health and youthful complexions, a lot of adults forget that there are benefits to providing skincare for children. While the most obvious thing to do is to apply sunscreen, there is more to the story. Simple Steps for Skincare for Children When we are young we have ample amounts of elastin, collagen and fat to ensure that our bodies function properly. We usually have great circulation and this accounts for the healthy glow … [Read more...]

How To Treat A Burn

October 9, 2014 By Alexandra Matkevich

Some people swear they are a total klutz in the kitchen and they end up cutting themselves or burning themselves. Indeed one of the downsides to cooking up a storm in the kitchen can be getting a burn, but did you know there are also other types of burns? Do you know how to manage a burn? Read on! Causes of burns Thermal: from contact or radiated heat Chemical: from chemical substance inhalation, ingestion or contact Electrical: from … [Read more...]

Wound Care 101

April 29, 2014 By Alexandra Matkevich

About wound care There are many different types of wounds. The most common wounds that we see here at the clinic are surgical wounds. The type of wound can be affected by its location, how it was formed and the condition of the wound. Caring for your surgical wound will depend on what type of wound you have. Firstly, let’s compare the most common wound types and their features. Caring for a clean wound Clean wounds most commonly occur from … [Read more...]