The sun is forecast to be particularly strong during the ‘Mediterranean Melt’ heatwave that is about to hit the UK. While most of us know the importance of wearing sun creams to protect our skin from UV damage, one area that many people forget about is the scalp. Skin specialists are warning this week that people with baldness or thinning hair or very fine hair need to take particular care during sunnier weather when the sun is particularly strong as the scalp is one of the most sun-exposed areas of the body. Two skin care experts warn of four potential…
Author: Dr Eva Melegh
Dr Eva Melegh
Dr Eva Melegh M.D. dermatologist & cosmetologist is a member of the Belgian Society of Dermatology & Venereology. Dr Eva trained as a dermatologist at Semmelweis University in Budapest Hungary and has since worked as a consultant dermatologist in both public and private health care as a consultant dermatologist as well as working in research for over twenty years.
GP Dr Donald Grant – The difference between morning and evening joint pain and how best to manage it Arthritis and other joint conditions cause pain and stiffness in the joints and affect 17 million people in the UK. This includes an estimated 10 million people with osteoarthritis (OA), of which 5.4 million have knee OA and 3.2 million have hip OA. Approximately 450,000 adults have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and 190,000 adults are estimated to have psoriatic arthritis. There’s also some evidence to suggest that changes in hormones during the onset of menopause can trigger a form of ‘menopausal arthritis’…
All spots are not born equal and just because you have spots doesn’t mean you have acne. They could be a sign of a different skin condition depending on how they are formed and what other skin symptoms come with them. In the UK it’s notoriously hard to get a referral to see a dermatologist. In the majority of cases less ‘serious’ skin conditions such as acne, it’s your local GP who will make an educated ‘guess’ at what skin condition you have and suggest treatments accordingly. But what if your acne is actually something else, such as rosacea? Using…
A staggering 415 million people across the globe grapple with rosacea, a striking 5.46% of the adult population worldwide. Rosacea is not just a skin issue; it’s a fierce battle triggered by the dilation of blood cells beneath the skin’s surface, stemming from an underlying inflammatory response. This dilation sparks the classic flushing associated with rosacea, ultimately leading to leaking capillaries (thread veins). Researchers have boldly linked the inflammatory elements responsible for rosacea triggers to a host of other inflammatory health conditions. What remains shrouded in mystery is whether a genetic predisposition to rosacea is the primary connection to other…
Snowy and very and high-altitude cold mountain conditions can play havoc on sensitive skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema and cold sores due to exceptionally low air humidity, ultra drying indoor heating, strong snow reflecting UV rays and abrasive dry cold winds. Dermatologist Dr Eva Melegh runs us through some of reasons why your ski holiday skin may get triggered and how best to deal with it. Flaky Mountain Brows Brows are often left quote exposed to the elements when skiing as they poke our above goggles and sunglasses. The cold dry air can quickly dehydrate brows and leave them…