Author

Dr Neo Sekgoma
  • Albinism and precautions to minimise complications

    Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) best known as Albinism is a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin pigment resulting in partial or complete absence of melanin, a pigment that is necessary for the colour of the skin, the hair and...

  • Diabetes and the skin

    While its commonly seen in adults, it can affect children, adolescents and women during pregnancy. The skin is the biggest organ in the human body and it tells a lot of stories about what is going on in the internal organs. By no means is the skin...

  • What’s the big fuss about sunscreen?

    Sunscreen is a protective topical product that absorbs/reflects some of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. it works by creating a film or coating on the skin that attenuates or filters out radiation that would otherwise permeate into the skin. They either...

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