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Not necessarily. No names mentioned, but there are products on the market, costing way over £100 per pot which are basically no better than Vaseline. (Some even
feel like Vaseline….)

Disillusioning, no? On the other hand, not all expensive creams are rip-offs. Good, evidence-based raw ingredients for cosmetics can be pricy. And, if a cream contains several of these at functional strengths (rather than low dusting’ concentrations that merely justify name-dropping on the package) the cost certainly mounts up. So while not all ‘prestige’ products are worth their price ticket, good results might, in fact, come at a price.
My advice is to not just trust fancy packaging, but look for evidence-based products with clinical studies behind them. Also, when checking the active ingredient on the INCI list (the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients which packages must display) make sure it appears high on the list, as this indicates a higher concentration. Sometimes
you can find ‘active ingredients’ appearing even after fragrance in the INCI list, which of course should tell you something…
Last, but not least, be aware of cheap ‘copy cat’ versions, which may well contain less concentrate actives or a less effective derivative of the active ingredient, rendering the product less
effective.

Did you know for example, that many products claiming to contain ‘vitamin C’ don’t contain pure L-ascorbic acid but essentially useless derivatives of vitamin C? All in all, choosing skincare can be a confusing maze. Best be sure and check with your dermatologist which products are genuinely worth the cash.

Yes – cleansing is important. Daily cleansing removes dirt, old make-up, excess oil and dead skin cells and helps control the bacterial load on your skin’s surface. But it’s vital to use the right cleanser for your skin type. Surprisingly, patients often ask me about simple soaps and feel that this ‘back to nature’ approach will benefit their skin, especially if it’s oily or ‘impure.’ Sadly, traditional soaps won’t do you any favours whateveryour skin type. They cause irritation, dryness and roughness by disturbing the skin’s natural pH (acid balance); disrupting its protective barrier function;
and damaging the fat and protein structure of the surface horny layer. Fatty acids in soap are also comedogenic, so can aggravate breakouts. So bar the soap – it’s no good to anyone. But here’s the good news. Cosmetic science has moved on and there are now some great multi-functional cleansers, which cleanse the skin surface gently and efficiently while addressing different skin types and their problems. If you have dry skin, the right cleanser can moisturize at the same time, while a well-formulated cleanser for oily skin will help reduce sebum production and pore-clogging impurities.
While oily skin usually benefits from a foaming cleanser (never a creamy, or even worse, an oil-based formula), a non-foaming creamy wash is best for dry and sensitive skin. After cleansing (and moisturizing), your skin should feel comfortable and supple, but never tight and itchy.
One last word about cleansing wipes. It’s easy to see why they’re so popular – they’re quick and simple to use. But sorry, I’m not a big fan of them either. As a cross between a rinse-off product and a leave-on product, they don’t fit either category particularly well. They won’t cleanse your skin properly because they can’t contain thorough enough cleansing agents, as traces of product inevitably remain on the skin. They might on the other hand still contain some potentially low grade irritating ingredients, which of course end up staying on your skin.

Many wipes contain for example high concentrations of preservatives to prevent contamination (bacteria love moist environments!)
but also raise the risk of reactions.

You see? It’s a no-win situation. Use them in an emergency by all means – and yes, they’re great for travel. But don’t let them get to be a habit. They’re certainly no substitute for your thorough, regular cleanser

Many people, especially if they have sensitive or allergy-prone skin, think that ‘natural’or ‘organic’ skincare is kindest. Even agood many doctors and pharmacists believe
that so-called natural ingredients pose the least risk of adverse reactions. Sadly, this is far from the truth.

Botanical skincare ingredients such ascalendula (marigold extract), feverfew, chamomile, plus a wide variety of essential oils and fragrances are highly allergenic – so much so, that they are high on the list of topical ingredients most likely to cause allergic contact dermatitis.

I’ve certainly seen many patients in clinic with horrible rashes caused by ‘natural’ skin
creams. To call these products ‘healthier’ is misguiding and I strongly urge allergy-prone patients in particular to be cautious with products claiming to be ‘natural’ and/or mentioning plant-based ingredients.

Remember, you never react on first contact to an allergen, but tend to build up an allergy over time.
So the fact that you’re fine with them now doesn’t mean that they’re safe long-term.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was asked if I could provide a list of a drugs that can possibly trigger hair loss. I would like to start the list off with my current nemesis, Synthroid. Synthroid is a common medication that is prescribed to treat hypothroidism. Apparently it is a pretty common side effect to experience hair loss from it for those individuals who are sensitive to the medication. I’m sure there are plenty of women taking the drug with no adverse effects to their hair, but it should not be overlooked as a possible contributing factor to your hair loss. The listed “side effects” section on drugs.com it indicates that the hair loss is “usually temporary,” and the “special warnings” section indicates that “it is temporary.” Continue reading “Drugs That Can Cause Hair Loss”

Although most people are concerned about hair loss when it happens, many people don’t realize that pubic hair loss can also happen, whether or not hair loss happens on other parts of the body. Pubic hair loss can happen for several reasons, and many times it is a symptom of something serious. Anyone who finds that they are losing their pubic hair, even if they are not losing their hair anywhere else, should try to find out the reason.

Pubic hair loss can definitely coincide with hair loss on other parts of the body. When people are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, for instance, they will often lose most or all of their head and body hair. This is normal with chemotherapy, and most cancer patients are warned about this ahead of time. Since cancer patients are usually forewarned, there is no reason to look for any other reason for the hair loss. Many women lose more head and body hair, including pubic hair, during or after menopause, and this is also a normal occurrence. Losing most or all of your hair during or after menopause is not normal, however, and a doctor should definitely be consulted if this is happening. Many women also lose head and body hair after childbirth, which is also a normal occurrence. This usually gets better over time. Other causes of head and body hair loss can include iron deficiency anemia, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune deficiency diseases, and certain skin-irritating diseases, such as Eczema. With skin conditions, if the condition is concentrated around the pubic region, then only pubic hair loss will be noticed. Sometimes severe stress can cause loss of hair in the pubic region, although this most often coincides with losing hair on other parts of the body. Other things that can cause pubic hair loss include cirrhosis of the liver, Addisons Disease, hypopituitarism, and an underactive adrenal gland.

The main thing to remember if you notice that you are losing a large amount of hair in your pubic region is that this is a symptom of something else. Losing pubic hair doesn’t just happen for no reason – there is always an underlying cause. Even if you don’t find it necessarily alarming when you are losing large amounts of pubic hair, such as you would if you were losing the hair on your head, you still need to find out the cause. Whatever it is that is causing the hair loss, it can usually be treated easier if you catch it early. Your doctor may have to do several tests to find out the reason behind the loss of hair in your pubic reason, and will have to ask you several questions, but finding the underlying cause is important. If you and your trichologist decide that it is due to stress, then treating the stress with relaxation exercises, therapy, or possibly medication can help stop the hair loss. If it is due to a skin condition in the pubic region, your trichologist will probably be able to prescribe a topical medication that will ease or cure the condition.