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Finding the Right Dermatologist in Cape Town: What You Need to Know

Finding the Right Dermatologist in Cape Town: W...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Looking for a trusted dermatologist in Cape Town? Dr Altaaf Parker, a specialist dermatologist and hair restoration expert, offers personalised, advanced care for all skin and hair concerns. From acne...

Finding the Right Dermatologist in Cape Town: W...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Looking for a trusted dermatologist in Cape Town? Dr Altaaf Parker, a specialist dermatologist and hair restoration expert, offers personalised, advanced care for all skin and hair concerns. From acne...

Dermatologist vs. Influencer Advice: How to Tell What’s Really Right for Your Skin

Dermatologist vs. Influencer Advice: How to Tel...

Dr Altaaf Parker

With skincare advice everywhere — from influencers on TikTok to product hauls on Instagram — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, misled, or even end up damaging your skin. As a...

Dermatologist vs. Influencer Advice: How to Tel...

Dr Altaaf Parker

With skincare advice everywhere — from influencers on TikTok to product hauls on Instagram — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, misled, or even end up damaging your skin. As a...

The Link Between Stress and Your Skin: Why Dermatology Should Be Part of Your Wellness Plan

The Link Between Stress and Your Skin: Why Derm...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it shows up on your skin too. As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I frequently see how emotional stress triggers or worsens conditions...

The Link Between Stress and Your Skin: Why Derm...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it shows up on your skin too. As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I frequently see how emotional stress triggers or worsens conditions...

Melanin-Rich Skin Deserves Specialist Care: Common Misdiagnoses I See in Cape Town

Melanin-Rich Skin Deserves Specialist Care: Com...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I’ve seen firsthand how melanin-rich skin is often misdiagnosed or mistreated in general practice. This article explores the dermatological challenges faced by patients of...

Melanin-Rich Skin Deserves Specialist Care: Com...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I’ve seen firsthand how melanin-rich skin is often misdiagnosed or mistreated in general practice. This article explores the dermatological challenges faced by patients of...

The Rise of Skin Sensitivity in a Post-Pandemic World — What I’m Noticing in My Practice

The Rise of Skin Sensitivity in a Post-Pandemic...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Sensitive skin after the pandemic? You’re not imagining it.In my Cape Town practice, more patients than ever are experiencing reactivity, redness, and stinging — often triggered by well-meaning product overload...

The Rise of Skin Sensitivity in a Post-Pandemic...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Sensitive skin after the pandemic? You’re not imagining it.In my Cape Town practice, more patients than ever are experiencing reactivity, redness, and stinging — often triggered by well-meaning product overload...

From the Clinic Desk: 5 Surprising Skin Conditions I’ve Diagnosed This Year

From the Clinic Desk: 5 Surprising Skin Conditi...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I often see skin conditions that are overlooked or mistaken for something benign. In this post, I’m sharing five surprising diagnoses I’ve made recently—and...

From the Clinic Desk: 5 Surprising Skin Conditi...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I often see skin conditions that are overlooked or mistaken for something benign. In this post, I’m sharing five surprising diagnoses I’ve made recently—and...