London skin expert offers useful guidance on the acne drug Roaccutane

Sue Ibrahim, Elan Medical Skin Clinic’s nurse consultant in dermatology, is keen to outline the facts about the acne drug Roaccutane – and to dispel some of the myths.

Woman talks to skin experts at central London’s Elan Medical Skin Clinic about Roaccutane

Roaccutane is a brand name for the oral drug Isotretinoin, which is closely related to vitamin A. Oral Isotretinoin works in a variety of ways, targeting several of the factors that cause acne and other skin conditions including the production of sebum (an oily substance produced by the skin) and the production of keratin (outer scales of skin) that block the pores of the hair follicle and cause acne.

Book your laser hair removal appointment with Amy from April

Elan Medical Skin Clinic's aesthetic therapist, Amy is pictured with her new baby boy, Charlie

Elan Medical Skin Clinic’s aesthetic therapist, Amy (pictured with Charlie when he was tiny) is returning in April

Elan Medical Skin Clinics in Rayleigh and central London is delighted to announce that Amy, our aesthetic therapist will be returning from maternity leave in April. So get in quick before her book fills up!

Amy is an experienced aesthetic therapist and her fields of expertise are:

16 sugar coated doughnuts - London skin expert Sue Ibrahim from Elan Medical Skin Clinic looks at the effects sugar has on our skin

Sugar isn’t just bad for your waistline warns London skin expert

As if it wasn’t looking bad enough for sugar, our London skin expert Sue Ibrahim from Elan Medical Skin Clinics is warning clients about the effects it can have on our skin.

From acne to ageing, wrinkles to blemishes, sugar has a lot to answer for. Sugar and high GI (glycemic index) foods lead to a spike in insulin levels and this causes inflammation throughout our bodies. Sugar also binds to collagen making the skin stiff. The technical term for this is a process called glycation. It’s simple really: less sugar equals better skin – and the results can very often be seen in just a week.

Insulin spikes are linked to acne breakouts and can cause the skin to appear red and inflamed. This is because inflammation produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles.

London skin expert puts the spotlight on keloid and hypertrophic scars

A lovely young woman smiling. Do you have scars that bother you? Speak to Sue Ibrahim at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Rayleigh, Essex

Do you have scars that bother you? Speak to Sue Ibrahim at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Rayleigh, Essex

Scarring of the skin can cause considerable upset and embarrassment. At Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Rayleigh, Essex, our nurse consultant in dermatology, Sue Ibrahim, has more than 30 years’ experience in dealing with skin conditions. If you have a scar that causes you to feel unhappy and embarrassed about your appearance, please contact us today.

When a wound heals, it leaves a scar. A keloid is a special type of scar that grows too much and can even become larger than the original wound. Most people never get keloids and others get them after the most minor of injuries. Keloids look like exaggerated scars: they are raised above the skin around them and they are sometimes domed in shape.

London skin expert can help reduce the appearance of acne scars

Beautif woman touches her smooth facial skin. If you have acne scars, speak to Sue Ibrahim, nurse consultant in dermatology at Elan Medical Skin Clinic to find out how she can help.

If you have acne scars, speak to Sue Ibrahim, nurse consultant in dermatology at Elan Medical Skin Clinic to find out how she can help.

As if having acne wasn’t bad enough, the scarring left behind can cause as much upset as the acne itself. The medical micro-needling and fractional skin resurfacing treatments at Elan Medical Skin Clinic will significantly improve the appearance of acne scars, allowing you to feel more confident and happy with your complexion.

Acne can lead to scarring when the most severe types of spots – nodules and cysts – burst and damage the overlying skin. Scarring can also occur if you pick or squeeze your spots, so it is important to avoid doing this.

Treatments for acne scars

Essex skin expert says YES, our laser hair removal really is painless!

Painless laser hair removal from Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Rayleigh, Essex

We know it sounds too good to be true, but the Soprano ICE really is the complete solution for painless laser hair removal. Elan Medical Skin Clinics’ medical director, Sue Ibrahim, a nurse consultant in dermatology, has many years’ experience in laser hair removal for her clients from across central London and Essex, so you can rest assured that you are in very safe hands.

The Soprano ICE can treat every part of the body, including the most intimate areas, painlessly, quickly and effectively. Underarms can be treated in less than 15 minutes and a full Hollywood takes less than an hour.

The Soprano ICE is the preferred laser of advanced clinics and leading physicians around the world – and we are delighted to offer this remarkable, award-winning hair removal system at our Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Rayleigh, Essex. With a proven safety record, this system allows us to treat a wide range of skin and hair types, including tanned skin all year round.

We are dedicated to offering our clients the safest, most effective cosmetic treatments on the market today and invest in the very best equipment to ensure excellent results every time. Contact us today about laser hair removal.

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London skin expert uncovers the effects of winter on our skin

Don’t let winter get the better of your skin! Help is at hand from Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, you may have noticed the effects of winter starting to take their toll on your skin. Winter can also be a particularly troublesome time for people who suffer with rosacea.

London nurse consultant in dermatology, Sue Ibrahim, from Elan Medical Skin Clinics in Whitecross Street and Rayleigh, Essex has worked with skin issues for more than 30 years and here she shares her wisdom.

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Elan Medical – Lip fillers in Essex, London

Have you been wondering whether your lips may have been getting thinner recently? If you have, don’t worry. You haven’t imagined these changes and we can offer you an effective treatment that will restore them to their former glory. Our lips do naturally lose volume the older we get. Lip fillers from our Essex practice will safely replace volume you’ve lost to give you naturally more voluptuous lips. Read More…

London skin expert helps women fight the effects of the menopause

The menopause can leave women feeling feel constantly tired, tearful, forgetful, full of aches and pains and hot and bothered. The menopause can cause disrupted sleep, night sweats, reduced libido, thinning hair, frown lines and wrinkles. And if all that wasn’t quite enough, we can also suffer dull, lifeless skin!

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But there is help at hand!

London skin expert Sue Ibrahim at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex has more than 30 years’ experience of treating women with skin related issues, especially those going through the menopause.

Sue has helped a wide range of women who are either pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal or post-menopausal. Hormonal changes during the menopause can trigger anxiety, depression, fears of growing old and fears of looking older.