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 Kingdom and Canada, where he...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is typically divided into melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer encompasses basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and is by far the most common cancer in South Africa. Although melanoma is...
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 female acne is a very...
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 lead to the onset of...