by Megan Pakes | Jun 18, 2015 | Blog
EXPERTISE INVALUABLE ON AN INTERNATIONAL SCALE Dr Salmon returned this weekend from chairing and speaking at the 2015 Mohs Micrographic surgery session at the World Congress of Dermatology in Vancouver. Dr Coldiron, immediate past president of the AAD was one of his...
by Megan Pakes | Jun 16, 2015 | Blog
When we age, so does our skin. Sun, lifestyle and genetics all have an impact on our skin. Our skin turns a little duller, less lustrous, and wrinkles start to appear. At some point it happens to all of us. We can’t stop ageing but we can do something to refresh...
by Megan Pakes | May 22, 2015 | Blog
A new online video designed to raise awareness about the dangers of melanoma has caught the attention of hundreds of thousands of people in just a few days. The poignant video is called “Dear 16-year-old Me” and runs just over five minutes in length. It...
by Megan Pakes | May 9, 2015 | Blog
Our skin has a waterproof seal that keeps moisture in and prevents evaporation and moisture loss. However, the natural aging process and environmental influences can cause this protective barrier to break down, allowing the skin to lose moisture and become dry. The...
by Megan Pakes | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog
New Zealand has some of the highest rates of Malignant Melanoma in the world, and the Bay of Plenty region has the highest rates in the country. Most people know of someone who has been diagnosed with Melanoma, and sadly, many know of someone who has died because of...