Insights from the EADO & World Melanoma Congress in AthensDr. De Wet recently attended the European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO) Annual Congress in Athens, Greece. This year, the congress was held in conjunction with the World Melanoma Congress—an internationally… Read more Sun protection in South AfricaDid you know that sun protection should be a daily consideration in South Africa? This is due to our sub-tropical climate and overall, relatively high UV levels all year-round. There… Read more Screening and surveying the skin for signs of skin cancerSkin cancer screening is a comprehensive review of a patient’s skin for early detection of suspicious-looking lesions. Early diagnosis of skin cancer is imperative. In the case of melanoma, early… Read more Discovery Foundation AwardsDr 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… Read more What you need to know about sunscreenSunscreen is a topical cream which can be applied to reduce amount of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) that the skin absorbs. Although it is important to remember that sunscreen is… Read more Plants That Cause Skin Rashes in South Africa (What to Avoid)Hello spring! Does it feel like the African sun sometimes forgets that spring exists as we abruptly hop from one season to the next? What often also comes on just… Read more Celebrate spring and beat the season’s skin sensitivitiesSpring 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… Read more Uses and benefits of Botox™ that may surprise youBotox™ is a molecule that is well-known and used worldwide for wrinkle reduction. Let’s have a look first at how it works. When injected in miniscule amounts, the Botox™ molecule… Read more When skin rashes could be signs of LupusLupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect your skin, joints and other internal organs in the body. Autoimmune disorders occur when the body’s immune system is dysregulated and… Read more Be aware of dangerous moles on your children’s skinMelanocytic 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… Read more Face masks and your skinCurrently 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… Read more 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… Read more Page 1 Page 2 Next Multimedia
