On the question of diversity: equality in the workplace

How employers react to neurodivergence is very important to the acceptance of those individuals with associated conditions..

Brighter days are coming

Treating Afro hair loss: signs, symptoms and specialist interest

African hair is fragile compared with other ethnic groups (as measured by the tensile force needed to break the hair fibre). The hair has a tendency to form knots and appear broken compared with hair...

Hyperhidrosis: a hot topic?

Hyperhidrosis can be classified as either primary, the most common type, or secondary, which will be detailed below..

The evidence behind platelet-rich plasma as a hair loss treatment

PRP is an autologous concentration of human platelets in a small volume of plasma, which is developed from autologous blood, meaning that it is inherently safe and is defined as a sample of autologous...

Unable to stand still: the necessary rise of the virtual consultation

The virtual consultation/telemedicine is not a new concept: it was first used in the late 1960s as a tool of necessity for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). If people are going...

May, May, what a month

During lockdown, many got involved in the vaccination programme. We had the time of our lives; it was such an honour to be part of this historical event, and it really was such fun. Many patients have...

Medical or cosmetic? The challenges of differentiating between the two

The starting point is to appreciate that, in the wider context, regulated healthcare professionals provide their services with the highest standards of patient care and of competence. What some have...

The five strategic core pillars that every aesthetic business needs to succeed

Now, I will discuss the first strategic pillar: marketing. To get the best results from marketing and, in fact, all the strategic pillars, it is always best to start with a definition. Marketing is...

New to entrepreneurship? Part 2: taking your big idea to market

Developing an engaging product that meets the need of these prospects is what is being discussed, and it does not have to be limited to just clinical aesthetics. Combining products from other related...

Avoiding zombie apocalypse

There have always been companies unable to pay their way properly, as they live from one day to the next. Known as ‘zombie companies’, they are classically defined as carrying substantial debt that,...

Periorbital rejuvenation and tear trough filler

Dermal filler fills an area and changes light reflection; however, it will not help hyperpigmented skin or hollowness due to puffy eyes and poor lymphatic drainage (Sharad, 2012). Many patients with...