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As a consultant dermatologist deeply invested in patient care, I am thrilled to explore the transformative...
At Self London, we understand the challenges that individuals with rosacea face when it comes to managing...
Written by Consultant Dermatologist & Self Founder, Dr Anjali Mahto:
Acne has been a constant presence...
Acne Scarring
Facial acne scarring has been shown to affect somewhere between 47-95% of those who suffer...
Melasma is predominantly a facial condition leading to a disorder of hyperpigmentation. It manifests...
Resurfacing lasers have revolutionized the landscape of skin rejuvenation by offering a scientific approach...
Acne during pregnancy is surprisingly common and for many tends to occur during the first (and possibly...
Post-Roaccutane Skincare
Roaccutane (isotretinoin) is a drug I have both first-hand personal experience...
Cleaning Your Beauty Blenders
How often are you cleaning your beauty blenders or checking expiry dates...
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a common, harmless skin concern, affecting nearly a third...
Something that plays on my mind a lot when writing about skin and dermatology in blogs or social media...
In the 2020s, I often find myself wondering how it is possible that we are currently living in what is...
Rosacea or acne?
One common issue I have seen repeatedly in clinic is women telling me they have problems...
The term “filter bubble” was coined by internet activist, Eli Pariser, as far back as about 2010. It...
I was thrilled to have taken part in summer 2020 in an event called Black Skin Decoded, with Glamour...
The transgender community and its dermatologic needs are often unique and the scientific literature is...
I have written at length in the past about what is known about the relationship between diet and acne...
Many of us recognise that stress is a common reason for skin conditions to flare up. This is particularly...
There is a common misconception that optimising your skincare routine can lead to both short and long-term...
What is rosacea?
Rosacea (from the Latin for “rose-coloured”) is a common, inflammatory skin condition....
Preservatives: don’t they get a bad rep in skincare? Why are we so worried about them? Are they really...
When we talk about “psychodermatology”, what do we really mean? The word has been coined to reflect the...
Disorders of increased skin pigmentation, such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, are...
When it’s the entity known colloquially as “fungal acne”. The medical word for this is Malasezzia folliculitis...
When it comes to looking after your skin, prevention is always better than cure. However, with the best...