What is melasma? Melasma is a skin issue identified by the emergence of tan or ashen blotches across the face. It arises when the skin’s pigment-producing cells, known as melanocytes, boost their output of melanin, the skin’s colouring agent. This surplus pigment settles within the skin layers, leading to an uneven skin tone. While typically […]
Peel Back the Years: Understanding Retinol Chemical Peels Retinoic acid peels are medium depth peels for melasma pigmentation. Vitamin A Peel is a retinoid acid peel and is a prescription only, medical grade peel which is used to improve skin health and to restore a health. They work by gentle exfoliation of the skin in
The Most Common Skin Cancer Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form of all cancers. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 3.6 million cases are diagnosed each year. BCCs arise from abnormal, uncontrolled growth of basal cells. Because BCCs grow slowly, most are curable
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Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, with approximately 3.6 million cases diagnosed in the U.S. every year. This kind of tumor arises from (no surprises) the skin’s basal cells. These cells line the deepest layer of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. BCCs are
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There is a reason why you keep hearing about the need for sun protection every day: it matters! The sun is the leading cause of skin damage, including premature skin ageing, irreversible damage to the skin’s DNA and a higher risk of skin cancer. Yet many of us like to skimp on how much we spend
Hamilton Skin Clinic: Putting Safety First with Open and Honest Advertising of TGA Therapeutic Goods At Hamilton Skin Clinic, our priority is to offer clients safe and effective aesthetic treatments while adhering to the strictest standards of consumer protection in our advertising. In light of this, you may have observed a change in the way
Your Daily Sun Protection Guide The sun sustains life and feels good, but it can be your skin’s worst enemy. While every sunburn can increase your risk of skin cancer, it’s not just those big days at the beach or ballgame that cause trouble. Each time you run out to get the mail, walk the
The Facts. The Risks. How They Affect You. People with 10 or more atypical moles have 12x THE RISK OF MELANOMA Atypical moles, also known as dysplastic nevi, are unusual-looking moles that have irregular features under the microscope. Though benign, they are worth more of your attention because individuals with atypical moles are at increased
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Reduce Your Risk of Developing Skin Cancer If you have one or more actinic keratoses (AKs), it’s a sign of skin damage that puts you at a high risk for developing skin cancer. Identifying and treating these precancerous lesions helps you reduce that risk. Your treatment options depend on how many lesions you have, where
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What is melanoma? Melanoma, which means “black tumor,” is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It grows quickly and has the ability to spread to any organ. Melanoma comes from skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce melanin, the dark pigment that gives skin its color. Most melanomas are black or brown in color,
