Derm Clinic
Ceramides: what are they and why are they important?
Skin is fabulous because its components help protect the body from moisture loss and the ingress of environmental, and immunological stresses, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane Some of the major contributors …
In the beginning
Skin is fabulous because it is almost fully functioning right from the first moments of life, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane. In fact, baby skin grows faster and has better …
The signs of ageing
Concerns about the appearance of prematurely ageing skin are top of mind for many people. While there is not a lot we can do to fight the intrinsic skin ageing …
Hyperpigmentation
Skin is fabulous because it produces its own sun protection, but hyperpigmentation can be distressing, leading to patients seeking answers Skin is fabulous because it helps to protect itself from …
How to avoid dry skin
Skin moisture levels are exquisitely controlled by several factors. Unfortunately, disease and ageing can upset this equilibrium and lead to dryness. Luckily, pharmacists have the tools to boost skin moisture …
One organ, a multitude of benefits
This is the first in a series of articles by pharmacist and skin expert Brett Macfarlane in which he explains everything you need to know about the body’s largest organ. …