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Acne Scars

Acne ScarsIt can create several types of scars, including elevated, pitted and shallow types. Older forms of treatment have now been superseded by laser resurfacing; fractional resurfacing is a major advance in this area and means a faster healing time. Treatments can also be up to 70% effective in repairing acne scars.

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How do I get brighter fresher-looking eyes?

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Adrian Lim interviewed (Notebook Magazine)

If the eyes are the windows to our souls, it’s no wonder we want to banish dark dark circles, under-eye bags and mysterious tiny bumps. Our eyes are the first of our features to show signs of tiredness and ageing, but you can help the area look smoother, firmer and brighter. Cosmetic dermatologist Dr Adrian Lim reveal how…

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Why good skin need not cost a fortune

 

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Quotes by Adrian Lim (The Sun Herald)

“The bottom line is most products don’t deliver”, Dr Adrian Lim from the college said. “There’s a huge gap between what’s proven to be effective.”…

Expensive creams that claim to turn back the clock do practically nothing and sunscreen is the only anti-ageing product that works, dermatologists say.  And consumers are being ripped off when they pay hundreds of dollars for so-called “cosmeceuticals” when a cheap jar of sorbolene is just as effective. “Sunscreen is the No.1 product that can reduce blemishes and signs of ageing – it’s that simple,” Phillip Artemi from the Australasian College of Dermatologists said. “Don’t spend a fortune on products because it’s not going to make a difference. “Why spend $500 when you can spend $5?” The college’s annual meeting has heard that, despite extravagant claims, skincare giants don’t subject their products to scientific trials.

The bottom line is most products don’t deliver,” Dr Adrian Lim from the college said. “There’s a huge gap between what the cosmeceutical companies say and what is proven to be effective.” Washing with a gentle soap-free cleanser once or twice a day and applying sunscreen each day are the basis of a skincare regime dermatologists say.

 

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Myth Busters

 

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Point 10 by Adrian Lim (Bulletin with Newsweek)

Myth: Don’t cross your legs or you’ll get varicose veins.

Australian College of Phlebology spokesman Dr Adrian Lim says genetics are the main factor and there’s no known way to prevent varicose veins if you’re predisposed…

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Mask of Pregnancy

By Adrian Lim (Medical Observer)

A 29-year-old woman presents with a mottled facial hyper-pigmentation that started during her pregnancy. She is 12 months post-partum and the appearance has only improved slightly. She has tried many different over-the-counter fading creams with no significant improvement. She is currently on the oral contraceptive pill. How can this woman be helped?…

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Acne scar treatment

By Adrian Lim (Medical Observer)

Treatments for acne scarring have improved dramatically over recent years. A 42-year-old Asian male presents with moderate acne scarring and requests treatment. The scarring is present on the areas of the face that were previously affected by acne, the cheeks, temples and forehead. How can this man be help?…

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The Plethoric Face

By Adrian Lim (Medical Observer)

A 55-year-old man with rosacea presents with facial erythema and telangiectasias. He is perturbed by the flucehd appearance and the perception that he drinks too much. How can this man be helped?…

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