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The basics of treating menopausal skin

In a woman's reproductive years, estradiol is produced in abundance. Upon entering the perimenopausal years, estradiol levels begin to reduce, and estrone becomes the predominant form of oestrogen,...

The use of onabotulinumtoxin A in migraine: mechanism of action, efficacy, safety and tolerability

Management of CM involves multiple factors (Weatherall, 2015), including: Lifestyle modifications, such as losing weight, modifying response to stressors and getting sufficient sleep (Schwedt,...

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a new new phrase was coined: ‘maskne’. This term refers to the onset of acne mechanica, which is caused as a direct result of wearing face masks to control the spread...

Management options for self-harm scars: non-surgical and surgical modalities

DSH entails infliction of self-injury in the absence of suicidal intent for the large majority of patients. However, it is important to note that DSH is a recognised risk factor for suicide in a...

Cannabidiol in skincare: the on-trend skin superfood and its benefits

Many brands selling CBD skin products list the total CBD content in milligrams. This is a good indicator that the CBD product is legitimate. Purchase products only in stable packaging, rather than...

Dermal fillers: a brief background and overview for injectors

Dermal fillers can be broadly divided into two categories, based on the longevity of the product, as well as their origin. In terms of longevity, dermal fillers can be temporary, semi-permanent or...

Non-surgical removal of milia: treatment and aftercare

A pre-treatment record card and photos should be filled out with the patient prior to any treatment..

RESEARCH ROUNDUP

The authors of this study asked the question: ‘What are the epidemiologic characteristics associated with acne development in transgender individuals receiving masculinising hormone therapy?’..

How becoming self-sufficient can improve non-surgical and surgical outcomes

Learning curves rarely end after surgeons and practitioners qualify and, with the introduction of new innovations and procedures, they will continue to persist throughout their careers. This is far...

Embracing 2021 and looking to the future

The education and training committee continue to make good progress on updating the existing BACN integrated career and competency framework for nurses in aesthetic medicine. In line with the evolving...

Time to tame the wild west: working together to tackle the training agenda and ensure appropriate qualifications

For better understanding, let us revisit what has happened in the past. In 2015, Health Education England (HEE), at Government behest and with industry involvement, derived a framework of...

Embracing online opportunities: how aesthetics clinics can ride the digital wave

LinkedIn is a personal favourite tool to use for my own businesses and that of my clients, because I know it works—and it is not just me. There are currently around 55 million companies on LinkedIn...

Using scheduling for health and wealth

Planning activities can be a particularly daunting task, especially for those who may have varying hours at work and child commitments. However, if the day is not planned and urgent tasks are merely...

More firms and organisations can use the Financial Ombudsman Service to get redress against financial product providers

The FOS is a free service, set up by parliament to deal with complaints against any financial organisation. Costs are borne by the financial services sector out of levies collected by the Financial...

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