Adult female acne
May is packed with dedicated days celebrating women, such as Mother’s Day and International Day of Action for Women’s Health. With that said, this month we are going to focus on a few skin conditions commonly seen in women. Adult…
April is Rosacea Awareness Month
With April being Rosacea Awareness Month, we are shedding some more light on this often overlooked, but common, skin disorder. It is a condition that causes significant embarrassment and distressing symptoms to those that have it. Rosacea is a chronic…
Be aware of dangerous moles on your children’s skin
Melanocytic nevi, or commonly known as moles, are usually benign in children and nothing of concern. New moles may appear during childhood and into early adulthood. It is normal for moles to darken or lighten over time. Some might fade away completely. …
Be in tune with your skin, the barometer of good health
On 7 April we very appropriately commemorate the World Health Organistion’s World Health Day. It is an annual celebration, but this year we specifically recognise the vital role that nurses and midwives play in keeping the world healthy. The world’s…
Celebrate spring and beat the season’s skin sensitivities
Spring heralds a shift in the seasons with the promise of longer and warmer sunny days. This is great if you’re someone who loves the outdoors, but it might unfortunately bring unwanted skin problems. Below are some examples of skin…
COVID-19 and the skin
It is well known that COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 virus) causes symptoms such as fever, sore throat, dry cough and shortness of breath. Not much has been reported with regards to if, and how, COVID-19 affects the skin except for a few…
Discovery Foundation Awards
Dr Johann de Wet was born in Delareyville, the peanut- and maize-farming district in the North West province of South Africa. He qualified as a medical doctor at the University of the Free State and then worked in the United…
Face masks and your skin
Currently in South Africa, it is mandatory to wear face masks in public. As a result, all sorts of masks are available at thousands of outlets. We see cotton cloth masks, surgical masks, designer masks made from specialised materials and even buffs acting as masks. …
Hand eczema in the time of COVID-19
Dry, cracked and itchy hands have become a reality for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. The frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers, application of harsh soaps and incorrect hand washing techniques can lead to skin irritation and may…
Is indoor tanning beds healthy for my skin?
During the winter months many people are visiting indoor tanning beds to help along that all year Summery glow. If under normal conditions you are one of them it may be worthwhile to consider the following facts about the practice of indoor tanning: Tanning beds are not safe. The World Health Organisation has declared indoor…