Tag Archives: covid19

Maskne – how to prevent acne from wearing a mask

| August 21, 2020

‘Maskne’ – acne from wearing a mask. How to prevent it and what to do if it flares up. Mandatory mask wearing in shops and public transport is taking its toll on many people’s skin. A quick poll by Harley Street Emporium found 48% of people said they were experiencing outbreaks and flare ups of their acne as  a result of wearing a mask. the humidity and sweat can build up and block the pores, leading to outbreaks or what’s now commonly called ‘maskne’. So, how can you prevent it? According to Dr Unnati Desai, a GP with a diploma…

Could Oestrogen Help Protect Women Against The Coronavirus?

| April 13, 2020

Is oestrogen helping protecting women against Coronavirus?   There’s a lot of talk in the media about women being better protected against the coronavirus than men. Depending on which country you look at the death rate among men is two to three times higher and the big question is why? The reasons put forward include genes, oestrogen and lifestyle. So, what do we know about these so far? Oestrogen Let’s take Oestrogen first. We know oestrogen plays a protective role in many aspects of women’s health. It is part of the reason women have a lower rate of heart disease…

Myth Busting on Covid19 with Dr Rupert Critchley

| April 7, 2020

From blowing hot air up your nose to drinking lemon juice, Dr Rupert Critchley sets the record straight on Coronavirus Myths Social media is awash with tips on how to prevent contracting the Coronavirus – but do any hold water or are they simply a load of hot air that distracts from the simple message of wash your hands and stay home. And, could some of them even be dangerous? GP Dr Rupert Critchley has run through some of the common ones (or watch the video below!) 1.Myth: Heat will kill the virus a. Blowing hot air up your nose…