A botched beauty procedure can be more than just unsightly – it can be dangerous. Here are some things to keep in mind when seeking a skin treatment.
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A “how to” on avoiding and resolving chilblains this winter.
Kulit yang sehat dan normal memiliki banyak peran penting dan karena itu harus dirawat dengan penuh kepedulian dan rasa hormat.
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We spend a lot of time thinking about our skin - from worrying about its health to trying to get it to look its best. But there’s much more to skin than what it looks like.
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Our skin is a water-containing barrier that protects us from our environment.
Squeezing and trying to pop pimples is definitely not the best solution and can actually make your skin worse.
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You may have battled blemishes in your teens, or made it through puberty and early adulthood with relatively clear skin, but it always feels particularly unlucky contending with zits in adulthood. Adult…
Vitiligo, a human skin condition that turns patches of skin and hair white, it is not a disease we hear much about, although it affects approximately 1% of the population. Most famously, Michael Jackson…
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There’s a common misconception within the Australian community that asylum seekers arrive by boat. In fact, most asylum seekers arrive here by aeroplane with valid travel documents and reside in the community…
Transplantation is the best available treatment for many serious health problems including diabetes, kidney failure and heart disease. These conditions affect millions of people worldwide and the cost…
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Director, Emergency Practice Innovation Centre, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Co-director of the Immunology Research Centre, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Lecturer, Melbourne Uni & Psychiatrist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
