Expert Advice in Woman’s Way Dr Ross Perry provided his expert views on how pollution can affect the skin in Woman’s Way feature entitled ‘Pollution Woes’.  As the article explained, pollution cannot always be seen, yet it can impact the body in a variety of ways. According to a new report by Swiss monitoring platform IQAir, only 17% of cities globally meet the World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality. This means that most cities in the world are at elevated risk of pollution-related health issues affecting the lungs and heart. How does pollution affect the skin? Dr Ross Perry, […]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the American Skin Cancer Foundation have issued an infographic as a visual communication of the issues surrounding this common yet potentially preventable disease. Skin cancer is a disease that is caused by growth of abnormal skin cells. DNA damage harms skin cells and allows them to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumours. The main types of skin cancer are: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) – A flat red patch of skin that bleeds or is painful, or a reddish lump Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) – A reddish lump that can bleed and ulcerate Melanoma – […]

If, one day, you look in the mirror and suddenly notice you’ve developed a double chin, you’re not alone. It happens to the best of us, especially when we get older. It can be frustrating, especially when it feels like it has appeared out of nowhere. While it’s a common concern, a double chin is also a ‘condition’ that people often misunderstand. Here we look at why double chins develop and what options are available to reduce or remove one and how a non-surgical treatment called BELKYRA® just might be able to help. What Is a Double Chin? The more […]