Skincare market looking good despite economic gloom

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MARKET OVERVIEW The UK dermatology market continues to grow, despite the economic slowdown, as more people than ever are opting to visit a dermatologist about their skin concerns, writes Catherine Quinn It’s said that in America everyone has a dermatologist... Read more

DIY dermatology boosted by tightened budgets

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AT-HOME DEVICES Popularity of at-home skin rejuvenation devices, which offer a cheaper alternative to clinic treatments, has been lifted in the current economic climate, as Vicky Eldridge reports We are a nation obsessed with gadgets. You only need to turn... Read more

Pressure to look younger lifts skincare market

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ANTI-AGEING There is a natural synergy between skin-rejuvenating dermatology and anti-ageing skincare, writes Vicky Eldridge In today’s age-conscious beauty market, the boundaries between dermatology and anti-ageing products and techniques are becoming increasingly blurred. More and more dermatologists are incorporating anti-ageing... Read more

Examining skin complaints

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COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS Despite the fact that half of the population suffers from some sort of skin condition, there are still social stigmas attached, as Jill Eckersley explains The skin is the body’s largest organ and the average adult has... Read more

Spotting why acne is spreading to later life

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ADULT ACNE Nutritionist, GP and health writer Dr Sarah Brewer explores why adult acne is on the rise Did you breathe a sigh of relief when adolescence retreated, leaving your skin relatively intact? Or are you one of the growing... Read more

Psychological effects scar the mind

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PSYCHOLOGY Clinical psychologist and psychodermatology specialist Dr Reena Shah explains the powerful link between skin disorders and the mind Having unblemished skin is perceived as a sign of beauty, an idea that is arguably perpetuated in the media. According to... Read more