A blog by a medical student and a platform to start a conversation on skin and to educate people about important skin conditions.
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
I was on my GP post in my final year of medicine when I saw a 3 year old boy come in with his mother for a simple seasonal upper respiratory tract infection. You know how children are, they get ill 12 times a year on average, yet nothing stops worrying mothers from… well… worrying.…
Steven-Johnson Syndrome in Different Skin Types
The topic of BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) dermatology has been of increased interest this year. Social media activists and media organisations have united in their efforts to bridge the gap in dermatological literature and the guidelines, in order to make the speciality more inclusive and to increase accuracy of diagnosis between varying skin…
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This blog is going to cover fun skin facts, morning and evening skin routines and some fun facts about skin including some important skin conditions, and how to stay safe in the sun
Here are a few questions worth thinking about before reading this blog
- Do I have a morning and evening skin routine?
- Do I wear SPF when I go outside in the sun, or even on days where there is not much sun?
- Have I known anyone that has a skin condition and have I spoken to them about it?
- Should I see a dermatologist?
One of the wonderful things about blogs is how they constantly evolve as we learn, grow, and interact with one another — this blog is simply a way for me to open a conversation about skin and raise some awareness in the process. Being comfortable in your own skin is about being happy, confident and feeling free within yourself. It was a difficult journey for me, but one that I am determined to raise awareness about
Happy reading!
skinzar 
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