That bit of sunshine in the usually colder Belgium, can that really hurt? However, no matter how pleasant all that sunlight is, protection is necessary. Not only to prevent burns or wrinkles, but also to prevent skin diseases and cancer. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect yourself from sunlight.
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How do I treat eczema and is cortisone ointment safe?
Dr. Annelies Avermaete
14.4.2022
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Eczema is a skin condition where the skin inflames. This inflammation causes the red, scaly areas that are annoying to itch. There are different types of eczema but the one that dermatologists encounter most often is atopic eczema, also known as constitutional eczema, neurodermatitis, or atopic dermatitis.
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Eczema
Do acne and puberty go hand in hand?
Dr. Annelies Avermaete
29.3.2022
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Around 85% of adolescents and young adults get acne. For girls, this is usually between 14 and 18 years, for boys a little later: between 16 and 19 years. This acne will disappear on its own. Before the age of 25, she often disappeared. Why is it that it bothers adolescents so much?
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Alopecia areata, a benign but mentally severe hair disease
Dr. Annelies Avermaete
21.3.2022
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Since the incident with Will Smith at the Oscars, the whole world suddenly heard about Alopecia areata, a hitherto relatively unknown disease. It is not surprising that the joke went down well because Alopecia areata is psychologically very difficult to bear.