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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...

What Your Skin is Trying to Tell You: Everyday Symptoms That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

What Your Skin is Trying to Tell You: Everyday ...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Not every rash or mole is ‘nothing to worry about.’ As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I see too many patients delay care — and timing can make all the...

What Your Skin is Trying to Tell You: Everyday ...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Not every rash or mole is ‘nothing to worry about.’ As a dermatologist in Cape Town, I see too many patients delay care — and timing can make all the...

Hair Loss in Younger Patients: What I’m Seeing in Cape Town and Why Early Action Matters

Hair Loss in Younger Patients: What I’m Seeing ...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Hair loss is no longer just an issue for older adults — I’m seeing more young people in Cape Town walk into my office worried about thinning, shedding, and early...

Hair Loss in Younger Patients: What I’m Seeing ...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Hair loss is no longer just an issue for older adults — I’m seeing more young people in Cape Town walk into my office worried about thinning, shedding, and early...

From the Microscope to the Consultation Room: Why My Approach to Dermatology Starts at the Cellular Level

From the Microscope to the Consultation Room: W...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a specialist dermatologist in Cape Town, I believe accurate treatment begins long before a prescription is written — it starts with understanding your skin at the microscopic level. In...

From the Microscope to the Consultation Room: W...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a specialist dermatologist in Cape Town, I believe accurate treatment begins long before a prescription is written — it starts with understanding your skin at the microscopic level. In...

How to Maintain Healthy Skin During a Cape Town Winter: A Dermatologist’s Personal Guide

How to Maintain Healthy Skin During a Cape Town...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a specialist dermatologist in Cape Town, I see many patients struggle with dry, sensitive, and irritated skin during the colder months. Cape Town’s winter may be mild compared to other...

How to Maintain Healthy Skin During a Cape Town...

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a specialist dermatologist in Cape Town, I see many patients struggle with dry, sensitive, and irritated skin during the colder months. Cape Town’s winter may be mild compared to other...