As a medical student, I had a total of two weeks’ training in dermatology – the specialty for skin diseases. That made it a bit of a shock when I entered general practice, where every other patient se

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Is your complexion feeling tight, dry or sore? You’re not alone. This time of year can be tricky for our skin. The cold weather makes it more prone to dehydration and when that’s paired with the moist

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