Attention, gadgets speed up our skin aging!
We all know that staring at screens for hours is making us stupid, damaging our eyesight, ruining our sleep patterns, shortening our concentration spans and probably killing…
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Dermatology articles, myths and practical advice from Dr. Krisztina Siklós: sun protection, moles, eczema, skin care and everything else I come across in the practice.
Sunscreen tips
Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, we had a different relationship with the sun. We didn’t think we looked good or ”healthy” unless we had a tan. So we spent many hours in…
Summer discolored skin patches: what are these?
As the weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining ever brighter, some of us might find strange white spots on their skin. Although the patches are usually asymptomatic…
Aloe vera: the plant of immortality
Aloe vera has been used for centuries for its health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties in several cultures: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan and China. The name…
Does a child with atopic dermatitis need dietary restriction?
Fears about food allergy have become heightened in the general public, although many of these fears are born of myths and misunderstandings. In dermatology practice the…
How to sunbath safely?
Too much and you risk skin cancer, too little and you’ll lack vitamin D – so just how much sun should we all get?
HPV myths and facts
Unfortunately, myths and misconceptions about genital HPV abound, and in some cases do considerable harm. Bad information can cause a person to suffer terrible anxiety…
Misconceptions about moles and melanoma
Is has long been known that moles are something not to be played with. However, certain myths still lead us to errors that can be serious and even deadly. What are our most…
Does pulling hair out of a mole turn it cancerous?
„Can I tweeze out the single hair that grows from a mole without rising the risk of turning it cancerous?” – a common questinon from my patients during my visitis.
How do tanning lotions work?
We’re all well versed in the dangers of spending too much time in the sun. If you’re unlucky enough not to have the time for a couple of weeks on the beach, you might be…
What is wrong with Mineral Oil used in cosmetic products?
First I have to tell: in my opinion nothing. The idea that Mineral Oil used in cosmetic products is an artificial chemical substance that will cause for example cancer and…
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