Tag Archives: itchy skin

How menopause affects your skin, hair and nails

| September 28, 2020

How does menopause affect your skin, hair and nails? Dr Naomi Potter explains what it does and what can help. Menopause is so much more than hot flushes and night sweats. There are more than 40 symptoms that signal declining oestrogen levels, and many affect our skin, hair and nails. As skin is the body’s largest organ it plays an important role in keeping us healthy, so it’s vital that we keep it in good condition. Here Harley Street Emporium’s Dr Naomi Potter, a London-based GP with a special interest in menopause, runs through some of the common skin symptoms she…

What is the best moisturiser for dry skin?

| September 26, 2019

Dry, itchy and flaky skin affects many of us on both the face and body. So, what are the best things for it?   Dry skin is quite common, in fact 1 in 5 people who’ve done the Harley Street Emporium Skin Care Test say it is one of their concerns. Most often it’s the face that people worry about, but dry skin can also affect the body and is often worse in the colder months. Causes of dry, flaky skin Why does our skin get dry and flaky? Hereditary issues pay a role, and out skin tends to dry…

six steps to getting eczema under control

| September 26, 2018

Struggling with eczema? Dr Unnati Desai gives you some tips of keeping it under control. Eczema, otherwise known as Dermatitis, is a common skin condition affecting 1 in 5 people. It can come on suddenly (acute eczema) or be chronic (longstanding). Many people have it from childhood, and some may grow out of it, but in others it can persist much longer. The severity, the areas on the body it affects and triggers that cause it can vary from person to person, but also in one individual. It causes a patch of skin to become red, itchy and inflamed, but…

Eczema and your child’s skin

| April 24, 2017

Eczema and your child’s skin. Dr A Bolin takes a look at some of the common types of childhood eczema and what you can do to help. Does your child often get itchy skin?  Are there ever red patches which look inflamed?  The skin may be dry, cracked or could be irritated and slightly wet.  It might go through a cycle of getting better, flaring, then getting better again.  If you think this sounds like your child’s skin, you might consider booking an appointment with your healthcare provider for a formal diagnosis and tailor-made treatment plan. What causes Eczema and how…

Sensitive skin: what causes it and what you can do about it

| February 17, 2017

Do your cheeks sting, burn and turn red easily? If so, you may have sensitive skin. Dr Haran Sivapalan explains why and what you can about it. Don’t worry, it’s not a disease, it’s not even classed as a formal medical condition – but it certainly is real. So, what is sensitive skin then? The term ‘sensitive skin’ is usually used to describe your skin’s reduced tolerance to certain cosmetics and personal care products. Stinging, burning, prickling, tightness or itchiness – a person with sensitive skin might complain of any of these symptoms when putting a product on their skin.…