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By Dr Alastair Taylor (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | MED0001401767) The Problem Pregnancy puts a lot of strain on the female body and can leave it somewhat worse for wear. Wome...
Have you ever wondered why metal rusts when exposed to air and sliced apple turns brown? This process is called oxidation and can occur in all molecular structures including the skin. We are all familiar with the term ‘free radicals’ but what role does this play in ...
Embrace Radiant Skin This Spring Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to refresh and rejuvenate your skin. As we transition from the colder, harsher months to the warmer, sunnier days, it's the ideal time to give...
Poikiloderma of Civatte (PC) is a common, acquired, chronic, benign skin condition that affects the neck and face. It often affects fair-skinned, middle-aged, and elderly people. The condition effects more females than males. Poikiloderma refers to a skin condition c...
Summer has a way of invoking feelings of warmth, adventure, and relaxation. Whether it is spending lazy days at the beach, enjoying a barbecue with friends and family, or embarking on a spontaneous road trip, there is something about the sun-kissed days of summer tha...
What were the most recent subjects about? This is officially my last year of study, which is extremely exciting! The first unit I started was my independent project and group research. Over the course of the year, we conduct two rounds of resea...
As winter settles in, the Canberra climate brings forth unique challenges for skincare, with heaters and cold air leading to increased dryness. The colder temperatures can also disrupt the filaggrin protein in the skin, potentially triggering conditions such as derma...
Today most people have scars, whether c-section, chicken pox or trauma induced. Scars are made up of a type of collagen called collagen type III. As clinicians, when we are trying to work on a scar, we look at different aliments that are pr...
What were the most recent subjects about? At the end of 2023, I finished my last two subjects for the year which were my Dermal Skills 2 and Dermal Clinic 2. In all the skills units we learn a range of new dermal science, therapy skills and tec...
Laser technology has come a long way over the last decade. As the years have gone by research has brought upon the development of new laser devices to the market and laser hair removal has become the norm today. As these treatments have become more available and affo...
Most of us have heard of the blanket term ‘’peels and microdermabrasion,’’ but do you know what they do and how they work on the skin. Yes, they make the skin glow, feel soft and smooth and are generally nice to have done but a lot of us do not know how we achieve th...
It’s that time of year again, the Christmas break is nearly upon us, sun/holidays/lots of scrumptious food and a little indulgence! January comes and we start thinking what we want to do for ourselves once again. I thought this month’s blog we would discuss what seas...
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What were the most recent subjects about? I recently completed my last dermal science unit 4 and started my skin management unit. Dermal Sciences 4 explored the concepts of ageing in our integumentary system and our craniofacial anatomy. We exa...
Body contouring is at the forefront of the aesthetic industry to date and a lot of people are opting for non-surgical methods to achieve the body they are after. As a clinician performing these treatments the consultation process at the CAPS Clinic is in depth and...
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