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Protecting Your Skin: My Perspective as a Dermatologist in Cape Town

Protecting Your Skin: My Perspective as a Derma...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Living in a sun-drenched city like Cape Town has its perks—but it also places us at greater risk for skin cancer. As a Specialist Dermatologist, I’ve seen how early detection...

Protecting Your Skin: My Perspective as a Derma...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Living in a sun-drenched city like Cape Town has its perks—but it also places us at greater risk for skin cancer. As a Specialist Dermatologist, I’ve seen how early detection...

Mole Mapping: The Gold Standard for Skin Cancer Detection

Mole Mapping: The Gold Standard for Skin Cancer...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Early detection of skin cancer can save lives, and mole mapping is the gold standard in monitoring skin changes over time. At the Dermatology and Hair Institute in Cape Town,...

Mole Mapping: The Gold Standard for Skin Cancer...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Early detection of skin cancer can save lives, and mole mapping is the gold standard in monitoring skin changes over time. At the Dermatology and Hair Institute in Cape Town,...

How Hormonal Imbalances Can Impact Hair Loss

How Hormonal Imbalances Can Impact Hair Loss

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a dermatologist with extensive experience in hair and scalp health, Dr. Altaaf Parker offers customized treatment plans designed to address the underlying hormonal imbalances and promote healthy hair growth....

How Hormonal Imbalances Can Impact Hair Loss

Dr Altaaf Parker

As a dermatologist with extensive experience in hair and scalp health, Dr. Altaaf Parker offers customized treatment plans designed to address the underlying hormonal imbalances and promote healthy hair growth....

Inside the Lab : The Precision of Mohs Surgery

Inside the Lab : The Precision of Mohs Surgery

Dr Altaaf Parker

Expert Insights on Skin Cancer and Mohs Surgery According to dermatology experts, early detection is key to successful treatment. Dr. Altaaf Parker, an experienced specialist in skin cancer and Mohs...

Inside the Lab : The Precision of Mohs Surgery

Dr Altaaf Parker

Expert Insights on Skin Cancer and Mohs Surgery According to dermatology experts, early detection is key to successful treatment. Dr. Altaaf Parker, an experienced specialist in skin cancer and Mohs...

When to See a Dermatologist About Hair Loss

When to See a Dermatologist About Hair Loss

Dr Altaaf Parker

Hair loss can be distressing, but the sooner you seek professional help, the better your chances of slowing or even reversing it. If you're experiencing excessive shedding, scalp issues, or...

When to See a Dermatologist About Hair Loss

Dr Altaaf Parker

Hair loss can be distressing, but the sooner you seek professional help, the better your chances of slowing or even reversing it. If you're experiencing excessive shedding, scalp issues, or...

How Is Mohs Surgery Different from Regular Surgery?

How Is Mohs Surgery Different from Regular Surg...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Mohs surgery is a highly specialized technique for treating skin cancer, offering unmatched precision and high cure rates. Unlike regular surgical excision, Mohs removes cancer layer by layer while preserving...

How Is Mohs Surgery Different from Regular Surg...

Dr Altaaf Parker

Mohs surgery is a highly specialized technique for treating skin cancer, offering unmatched precision and high cure rates. Unlike regular surgical excision, Mohs removes cancer layer by layer while preserving...