LOVE YOUR SKIN WEEK: DERMATOLOGY Q&A
As part of Love Your Skin week, our in-house Dermatology specialist, Dr Heschil Lewin, has answered some of your most pressing skin-related questions! Take it away, Dr Lewin…
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DRY, ITCHY SKIN: IS IT ECZEMA?
There are many different causes for itchy skin, one of which being eczema. We’ve all heard of this skin condition, but what exactly causes it? And is it contagious? Read on for the answers to these questions and more, in today’s blog piece on Eczema.
ITCHY SKIN
As part of LDC’s ‘Love Your Skin Week’, we’re focusing on a common patient complaint: itchy skin. There are a whole wealth of reasons for itchy skin – how many can you guess? Read on for the answer!
LDC’S LOVE YOUR SKIN WEEK!
It’s been a long Winter, but it finally looks like Spring is on its way. And if there’s one part of the body that gets far more attention in warmer weather – it’s our skin! So, as the temperature creeps back up, and those sleeves are getting shorter, we’re promoting the awareness of healthy skin!
HIV & AIDS: DEBUNKING THE MYTHS
Where STI’s are concerned, HIV is often described as ‘the big one’, with the scariest reputation. But it doesn’t have to be this way – with better awareness, understanding, and treatment than ever before, HIV no longer carries the stigma it used to. Brush up on your understanding of HIV and AIDS, by reading today’s blog piece covering the topic.
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS & GENITAL WARTS
Did you know the virus responsible for genital warts is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? And that symptoms may take weeks, months, or even YEARS to develop after initial exposure to infection? Read on for more information on the second most common STI in the UK.
THE STI THAT’S ON THE RISE: GONORRHOEA
Historically known as ‘The Clap’ – after the old French word ‘Clapier’ meaning brothel – Gonorrhoea is one of the oldest sexually transmitted infections discovered. Do you know the symptoms to look out for? Or how it’s treated?
STI’S: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
You may be familiar with some of the more common STI’s, such as Chlamydia, but did you know that there are over a dozen different infections to watch out for? And what many people don’t realise, is that some infections can even creep around a condom, meaning even barrier protection is not sufficient?! Read on for more information…
COSMO ASKS LDC WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IF YOU SLEEP WITH YOUR BRA ON
With so much controversy surrounding the age-old question, “can I sleep in my bra?”, Cosmopolitan asks LDC founder and CEO, Dr Seth Rankin, the truth behind the matter. Does it have any impact on the shape or size of our breasts? And, more importantly, are there any healthy implications?
THE HUFFINGTON POST ASKS LDC ALL ABOUT SPERM!
The Huffington Post asked London Doctors Clinic founder and CEO, Dr Seth Rankin, all about sperm – a life-giving substance!