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We now know that our skin cells are under the control of a circadian rhythm so it is not surprising to know that our hai...
05/10/2026

We now know that our skin cells are under the control of a circadian rhythm so it is not surprising to know that our hair growth is also. What if the time at which you apply your hair loss treatment could influence how well your hair regrew? Go to my blog https://sandyflann.com/chronotherapy-for-hair-loss/

16/09/2026

We all want healthy looking shiny hair.

Firstly, your hair reflects your general health so if you are not healthy, then your hair is probably not also. Eat a good, broad diet ensuring vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc and magnesium are included and if in doubt take a multivitamin.

Then be kind to the hair itself. Twiddling or over handling the hair can cause breakages, strong heat and chemicals can also damage the hair shaft.

Then there are things you can put on your hair to improve its appearance. These can vary from weekly hair masks applied to the lower ends of the hair, not the skin of the scalp, and nightly hair serums and oils which add moisture, humectants, squalene or silicones into or on the hair itself.

And if all else fails there are products which you can apply after hair washing and before drying or styling that can protect the hair from the heat and add that extra bit of gloss.

At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference, budget and the existing condition of your hair.

Products have all been tried by myself and my daughter after we splurged at Haneda airport in a bid to spend all our leftover yen 🛍️. This is not a paid advert.

Humans are diurnal creatures and our bodies are subject to circadian rhythms which co-ordinate physiological processes t...
09/09/2026

Humans are diurnal creatures and our bodies are subject to circadian rhythms which co-ordinate physiological processes to the 24-hour light-dark cycle of the Earth. This is mediated through cells in the eye which feed back UV levels to the brain. Did you know that in the skin, we also have circadian clocks which can operate independently of UV radiation and the brain? Go to my blog https://sandyflann.com/a-time-tracker-in-your-skin/ to read more.

Can we actually eat a diet that stops us ageing? The simple answer is no but there are foods that we can eat less of or...
05/08/2026

Can we actually eat a diet that stops us ageing? The simple answer is no but there are foods that we can eat less of or avoid that can help improve our skin health. It's probably foods we already know are good for us but go to my blog to read the evidence behind it!
https://sandyflann.com/does-an-anti-ageing-diet-exist/

26/06/2026

We get samples from various cosmeceutical companies of products that help support the skin barrier whilst we treat the underlying skin problem with active, prescription agents.

I met with Deanna our local rep yesterday who brought some samples for our patients. Effaclar is their anti acne range which contains zinc. Cicaplast is their repairing balm which we commonly recommend for patients on topical or oral retinoids such as isotretinoin.

Lipikar is their gentle eczema wash which can be used on babies from birth.

Their UVmune 400 range is a fantastic broad spectrum sunscreen. This is their oil control version for oily skin, CeraVe blemish control is a salicylic acid wash which also contains niacinamide and ceramides to soothe the skin.

The anti dark spot sunscreen contains Melasyl which captures melanin precursors so can help in the management of pigmentation.

Lastly their UVair is their ultralight weight, hydrating, broad spectrum sunscreen.

Lucky patients!

Not a paid ad, free, gifted samples for patients seen in clinic with relevant skin conditions.

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PO Box 574
Tonbridge
TN99NA

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