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A few things you didn’t know about Dr Paul Salmon, Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgeon
Paul arrived seven minutes early for our meeting at a local cafe. I wasn’t surprised, but I was thankful I was early by eight. Not because I'm competitive you understand, let’s just say I may have been a bit nervous about interviewing the well-regarded founder of the...
A few things you didn’t know about Julie McMillin, RN – Clinical Team Leader
Julie and I met at a local cafe, both of us eager for our daily caffeine hit, and struck up an easy chat in seconds. It's not by chance that Julie McMillin, Registered Nurse, holds the highly responsible Clinical Team Leader position at the Skin Centre. She has worked...
A few things you didn’t know about Susan Simpkin, Dermatologist
Dr Susan Simpkin, Dermatologist, joined the Skin Centre team earlier this year. A graduate of Auckland University's Medical School, with specialisation in Dermatology at Waikato and Auckland Hospital, she complements the reputable dermatological clinic perfectly. The...
Don’t sweat it – excessive sweating – there is an answer – its Botox!
Do you suffer from excessive sweating? Deodorant doesn't work for you? You are left with embarrassing sweat marks? This is not an uncommon problem, it's called hyper hydrosis. This is a condition characterised by abnormal increased sweating, the cause of this is...
COMPLACENT ABOUT CLEANSING?
What do facial cleansers actually do? Facial cleansers remove dirt, debris, oil and other environmental pollution on the skin. Daily washing of the skin removes impurities and dead skin cells helping to rebalance the skin and correct the ph level. Without cleansing,...
OFFERING EXPERTISE INTERNATIONALLY WHILE EXPANDING SERVICES NATIONALLY
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...
FILLED WITH CONFIDENCE…
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 and...
WHAT WOULD I SAY TO A 16 YEAR OLD ME?
https://youtu.be/oYZLkseJTbk 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...
E IS FOR ESSENTIAL… AND EFFECTIVE
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...
WE ARE NOT MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL…
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...