Could a food intolerance be causing your acne and should you shell out for a test to find out? There is a seemingly endless stream of ‘cures’ and ‘quick fixes’ for virtually every skin condition on the internet and social media and acne is no exception. A new one is doing the rounds offers tests for food intolerances claiming they could be the cause of your breakouts. Some practitioners, including some doctors, are offering blood tests – but are they worth paying for? According to London-based Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto, the premise for prescribing these tests is that acne…
Exfoliating scrubs – we’ve grown up believing they’re the key to clear, beautiful skin. But can they do more harm than good? Dr Zara Kassam PhD finds out. Many of us have been utterly convinced, (well those of us who suffer the torment of hormonal changes), that in order to keep our faces free of oil and dead skin we must scrub ourselves regularly to keep lour skin looking fresh and blemish free. There’s no doubt exfoliating is an important part of skincare and is often touted as a ‘detox’ for our skin, but some products can be detrimental to…
No one likes spots but we all get them from time to time. Find out why and what you can do to get rid of them. In order to get rid of spots, we need to know what we’re dealing with. So what is acne? Acne (Acne Vulgaris) is a common condition which causes spots or pimples to appear on the skin. They occur when the skin’s natural oil, sebum, blocks the skin’s pores – tiny holes out of which hairs grow. The spots usually occur on the face and neck, and sometimes on the back or chest. There are…
Acne can be hard to get on top of, but there are various things you can do to banish the blemishes. Dr Zara Kassam PhD explains. Do you suffer from acne? Here at Harley Street Emporium one of the most common questions we are asked is, “What is the best acne treatment?” To help resolve this issue, we evaluated some of the top acne treatments with the help of GP, Dr Bhavjit Kaur, from Health & Aesthetic Clinic in Greenwich, London, alongside the advice of dermatologist and acne experts, Dr Anjali Mahto and Dr Nick Lowe. The causes Acne can result…
Looking for ways to banish breakouts? Look no further than Dr Hannah Sweilam’s 10 tips to treat acne. Some might surprise you. Sterilise your mobile phone Mobile phones are usually host to a motley crew of bacteria, and when researchers at the London School of Hygiene swabbed 390 phones, they found bacteria on 92% of them. Holding a phone to your face transfers bacteria to your cheek and jawline. And not just bacteria, but dirt, oils and whichever weird and wonderful contaminants have accumulated on your phone. This increases the likelihood of skin irritation, blocked pores and spots. To help keep…
What is acne (acne vulgaris)? Acne (Acne Vulgaris) is a common condition which causes spots or pimples to appear on the skin. They occur when the skin’s natural oil, sebum, blocks the skin’s pores – tiny holes out of which hairs grow. The spots usually occur on the face and neck, and sometimes on the back or chest. There are different types of spots caused by acne. Blackheads and whiteheads (which are collectively known as comedones) are small bumps over clogged skin pores that are either black/dark (blackheads) or white (whiteheads). Papules are small red pimples and, along with blackheads…
