Dr Sam Robson, Temple Clinic Aberdeen

5 Acne Myths Debunked

Does toothpaste actually help with acne? Is sunbathing really beneficial? With so much conflicting advice available on the internet about acne today, Dr Sam Robson debunks some of these misconceptions and set the record straight...
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5 Tips for a skin-friendly holiday

Have you ever had your skin rebel against you on holidays?Those spots and blemishes could be the result of a change in your environment and your routine. Dr Johanna Ward shares her best tips to...
World Health Day - What does your skin say about you?

World Health Day - What does your skin say about you?

The most common and troublesome skin complaint is acne, with spots affecting more than 80% of us all at some point in our lives. There are many potential underlying causes and the part of your...
Combatting Winter Acne

Combatting Winter Acne

Combining the usual seasonal challenges of winter with the effects of the Covid pandemic has created the perfect storm for acne to wreak havoc with your complexion. Understanding some of the causative factors and taking...
Seasonal variations in Acne

Seasonal variations in Acne

Breakouts, spots and blemishes at their worst during winter? What to do with the changes that occur to our skin as the seasons change, particularly from a hot, sweaty summer, to dark, cold autumn? Here...
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Combating Acne. With Science. FREE EBOOK!

FREE EBOOK! Inspired by so many positive reviews streaming our way we wanted to celebrate Techies Day – and make it a week long! In collaboration with LUSTRE Clinic’s Scientist, Jan Birch – we’ve developed...
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Male vs Female Acne

When most of us think of acne we think of teenagers. Yet acne is one of the most common skin diseases affecting people of all ages. A survey completed at the University of Alabama at...
Bacne? More common than you think!

Bacne? More common than you think!

If you know the word bacne, then you've either been affected by it or seen others struggle with the condition. Coming from the combination of words: back and acne, bacne is more common than you...
How safe is Roaccutane?

How safe is Roaccutane?

Oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane) has been found to be a very successful drug for helping to resolve acne. However, there have been concerns raised over its safety record having had 10 suicides linked to its use...