‘Hidden’ skin is not truly hidden. All those areas that are not visible to the outside world can be very visible to the individual. I often explain to my patients that the area affected, or the severity of a…
Scalp care is becoming as important as the skincare we indulge in, and not before its time! The scalp has been long neglected in our self-care routines and often treated as an afterthought. Here are some tips of how…
As we are slowly coming out of lockdown restrictions, I am hearing that people are worried about the comments that may be directed towards them. We have been in a prolonged period of restrictions that may have led to…
International women’s day (IWD) is celebrated worldwide on the 8th of March every year. First designated as a national holiday in 1910, the day is dedicated towards celebrating the political, cultural, economic and social advancements of women, and rejoicing…
A global pandemic, ongoing lockdown and introduction of a vaccination program can create feelings of stress and uncertainty. For people with skin conditions, this situation can become even more difficult when the effects are seen ON their skin as…
Listen to Dr Alia talking to U105’s Frank Mitchell about the link between mind and skin including the effect of skin conditions on mental health, the impact of the global pandemic, and treating common problems like acne and eczema.
I recently had the pleasure of attending The Vitiligo Society Virtual Summit 2020 as a speaker. Being able to continue to spread knowledge and have discussions about important topics in dermatology through virtual platforms is one of the positive…
Although health has become almost impossible to define, we believe that the true core of health is found from discovering balance from within. At Kurami, we aim to provide nourishment to our beloved customers through our delicious and nutritionist-approved…
Nail biting (also known as Onychophagia) is a common problem (20-30% of the general population) that can persist into adulthood. Usually it is labelled a ‘bad habit’, but it is not always as simple as that, which is why…
The World Health Organisation and the International Menopause Society have designated October as World Menopause month. Raising awareness of health in menopause is extremely important, as this is something that will affect every woman at some point in their…