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An important protein for skin barrier structure and function is filaggrin. It is thought that mutations in the filaggrin gene FLG and loss of function may increase the dermal absorption of chemicals..
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses were typically regarded as being at high risk of experiencing exhaustion, autoimmune disease and even suicidal ideation (Lamb et al, 2020). With many...
When a practitioner is embarking on the journey of CQC registration or preparing for a rating inspection, they will be required to present evidence to assure the inspector of the firm governance that...
While 2020 will be remembered for a considerable amount of negative reasons, it has to be said that there has also been a lot of good throughout the year..
The Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) is a charitable organisation. It is a recognised self-regulator of the non-surgical aesthetic industry in the UK, and the point of access for the...
Everyone has been in a position where notes have been diligently made at lectures, meetings or conferences. It is hoped that they will help to magically retain information better, and they might even...
The first thing to consider is whether all allowances have been used. The UK tax system is very complex, and there are many reliefs and allowances that individuals can take advantage of, provided that...
» Hypopigmentation is common in cryotherapy, and care should be taken, especially in darker skinned patients, as changes in pigmentation may be permanent, and this can lead to litigation if the...
While aesthetic nurses do not work in a traditional healthcare setting, we are still, first and foremost, nurses. The four themes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) Code (NMC, 2019) say that...
According to Philippa Foster Back, director of the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE), ethical principles have shot up the corporate agenda. In her view, ‘there is no escaping current increasing...
‘Always practise in line with the best available evidence. As a nurse, midwife or nursing associate, you have a responsibility to ensure that any information or advice that you provide via social...
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