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Are you tired of waging war against those stubborn pimples that just won’t budge? It’s time to arm yourself with…

Taking care of your skin is like tending to a delicate garden – it requires attention, proper technique, and a…

Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world. About 16,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma this year. That…

Did you know that October is Eczema awareness month? As dermatologists in Melbourne, with our climate changes and diverse population,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things including what dermatologists in Melbourne are seeing in their clinics. Maskne has become…

Last week in Part One of our melasma chat, we discussed many things including what other conditions can look like…

Melasma is one of the most common causes of facial pigmentation. But not all pigment is melasma. It is often…

Pigmentation issues and dermatology issues in skin of colour have been shown in research conducted with  Melbourne dermatologists and dermatology…

There is so much out there about chemical peels but if we were to summarise, we would say there are…

Ever wondered what is causing the darkening of the skin on your neck or armpits? There are many causes of…

To cleanse or not to cleanse. That is the question. Get 4 important facts about cleansing your skin right here!…

There are many misconceptions and myths out there about vitiligo. Through this vitiligo expert Q&A, we hope to shed light…

Learn even more about vitiligo treatment and future therapies. Through this vitiligo expert Q&A, we hope to shed light on…

People are often diagnosed with vitiligo when they develop white spots on the face or body. But not all white…

Changes occur in our skin at all stages in life. Newborns have differences in their skin that are important to…

Pregnancy is a very exciting time in life. But pigmentation (specifically hyperpigmentation) problems can plaque your pregnancy and stick around…

Hyperpigmentation (or darkening) of the skin on the armpits is a common cause of concern, especially in people that have…

Irrespective of how many DIY tips you try or salon visits you make, unwanted hair on your body and face…

2020 has certainly been a year like no other. The year has presented many changes and challenges. Despite the uncertainties,…

COVID-restrictions are slowly easing in Melbourne so the prospect of getting out-and- about over summer is upon us. Some dermatologists…

Did you know that Psoriasis affects at least 130 Million people around the world? It is a common autoimmune condition…

Acne is the 8th most prevalent disease in the world! It affects about 10% of the population. Statistics show it…

The world is talking about matters related to skin colour. The BLM movement and the recent textbook “Mind the Gap”…

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about visible light and its effects on conditions like melasma. What is…

Millions of dollars are spent on laser treatments each year but does laser treatment help melasma and what is the…

Most people have heard about psoriasis but classic descriptions of it in textbooks and online have often been in relation…

Laser surgery has been in use for several decades by dermatologists around the world. Lasers have literally transformed the way…

COVID-19 has definitely challenged our daily routines and social interactions and has placed stress on individuals, communities and nations. People…

June 25th is world vitiligo day. It is a day that gives us an opportunity to raise awareness of what…

The month of June is Men’s health month and this week is Men’s Health week. We have already done a…

Picture this. You have worked on the manscaping on your face and are now ready to head out to meet…

Ceramides are definitely the best-kept anti-ageing skin care secret. But we are about to reveal it all here. Ceramides have…

Many people are surprised when they hear that dermatologists are trained to diagnose and treat hair problems, but this is…

While your daily work, study and social routine may have been disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, your skincare routine doesn’t…

One of the most common questions that patients with vitiligo ask me is “Are there foods that I should avoid?”…

More and more reports in the scientific literature are being published about skin signs that are being seen in people…

We wrote a blog on life as a dermatologist in Melbourne early in the year and posted it in February.…

Research shows that when people with skin of colour develop rosacea, the signs are often missed. This means that people…

After eating all those chocolates over Easter, many people will be wondering if it will cause pimples and how overall…

It’s serious. And for some, it may be deadly serious. With the number of novel coronavirus (nCoV) (COVID-19)) cases here…

Our last blog reflected on some of the changes we have seen in dermatology over the last decade. As we…

Many advances have been made in the last 10 years in dermatology. Here are just a few (there are hundreds…

As we head toward the end of 2019, we thought it would be timely to reflect on the year, 2019,…

Chances are you have probably seen a keloid scar before. These lumpy scars that commonly form on the chest and…

Hidra- what?  Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic (long-term) skin condition caused by blockage of and inflammation around the sweat glands…

It’s a question Chroma Dermatology gets asked over and over again and that is because dermatosis papulosa nigra is just…

Chroma Dermatology in Melbourne, specialise in diagnosing and treating pigmentation and treating patients with skin of colour. So, we usually…

It seems to be all the hype right now. Celebrities around the globe like Kim Kardashian and the Real Housewives…

Christmas is upon us and this means a summer of cricket, BBQs and beach-time. But swapping your beanie for your…

How does laser hair removal work? What you need to know to get yourself ready for summer. It’s that time…

Read on to learn how it may be possible for you. Sweating is the body’s natural way of controlling body…

My patients often ask me what I did or what was discussed at the conferences I attend. So, I am…

Is your skin feeling dry and dull? It is itchy and flaky? Winter may have taken its toll on your…

With the winter months well and truly upon us, some of us will experience itchy or tender red lumps on…

On June 25th, 2011, World Vitiligo Day was established. Since then, each year, patients, doctors, their families and more recently,…

Chroma Dermatology – The reason and vision. And here it is, the first Chroma Dermatology blog post! So, where do…