Haemorrhoids, or piles, are a common and often uncomfortable condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, this is often an area of the body that we are uncomfortable talking about. According to John Hopkins, about half of us will suffer from the dreaded piles by the time we are 50. Indeed, many women develop haemorrhoids during pregnancy because of the pressure put on blood vessels in the pelvic area. While factors such as genetics and lifestyle can contribute to their development, diet also plays a crucial role in both preventing and managing haemorrhoids. Here’s our take. […]

Dr Ross Perry’s expert advice on how working out can affect your skin was published in The Independent.  There’s no question that exercise is good for the body and mind, having a host of healthy benefits. However, the skin can sometimes suffer as a consequence. The Independent asked skin experts to explain what to watch out for and how to care for your skin if you’re exercising a lot. Benefits of exercise for healthy skin Firstly, the benefits of exercise for your skin include: Boosts blood circulation, increasing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to skin cells. thereby supporting cellular function […]

Dr Ross Perry’s expert advice on skin issues scabies was published in Indy100 (The Independent’s upvoted news site). The feature was also shared in The Mirror and a host of other titles.  Doctors have raised concerns about a rise in cases of scabies this winter and The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies has alerted the public about medication shortages for scabies treatment. What is scabies? Dr Ross Perry, GP and medical director of Cosmedics Skin Clinics, told The Independent that scabies is: “an incredibly uncomfortable itchy and bumpy rash” It tends to affect hands, fingers, groin and armpits the most; […]