Acne can be mild, moderate and severe. It has a huge impact on self esteem and can lead to lifelong scarring. Early intervention for acne is essential to help prevent permanent scarring. Dermatologists are experts in the management of acne and will tailor your treatment to your individual needs. Acne is a complex disease and treatments that offer long term cure are better than some techniques that improve your acne for a short period only.

The features of rosacea are explained along with the medical treatments and options available.

There are two types of skin ageing. Intrinsic ageing is natural aging due to chronological age. Photoageing is aging due to sun damage. Ultraviolet light accelerates intrinsic aging. Find out how to care for ageing skin and the medical treatments available.

There are many different types of vascular birthmarks. They can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (formed after birth). VBM vary in size, shape and thickness. Birthmarks are either caused by an abnormality in the blood vessel (vascular malformation) OR from overgrowth of cells that make up the vessel eg haemangioma.

Melasma or chloasma is characterized by abnormal pigmentation on the face. Women with an olive complexion are more frequently affected and it is thought to result from a combination of hormonal change and sunlight. Melasma is caused by the overproduction of pigment by the pigment producing cell of the skin called the melanocyte.