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01/08/2025

🐍 SNAKES… in IBIZA?! 😳

I definitely had to share this. I’ve been coming to this island for years and love it! Usually the biggest questions my friends have for me is about the always thought their jelly fish stings,mosquito bites, sunburn or a reaction to a henna tattoo. But this week, for the first time ever, I saw something very different. A friend of mine reached into a hedge, just near to grab a frisbee and BITE!!!

Swipe for the bite marks and a few pictures of the culprits — three types of snakes now living on the island, none of which were here twenty years ago.

Turns out these snakes arrived via imported olive trees, mostly in the winter, when they curl up in the roots to hibernate — then wake up somewhere in the Balearics. Most bites are harmless and heal in a few days, but they’re still a shock.

There are three types of snakes now found in Ibiza and Formentera, all introduced accidentally through imported olive trees. The most common is the horseshoe whip snake (Hemorrhois hippocrepis), a fast-moving predator that can grow up to two metres long and feeds on birds, eggs, and native lizards. The ladder snake (Rhinechis scalaris) is slightly smaller and prefers small mammals like mice and shrews. Lastly, the Montpellier snake or bastard snake (Malpolon monspessulanus) is the only one with venom, though it poses little danger to humans — its bite may cause pain and swelling, but it is not considered medically serious.

If you’re bitten:
– Don’t panic. These snakes aren’t venomous (although one species does have mild venom — more on that below).
– Wash the bite with soap and water, dont suck it.
– Keep an eye out for swelling or signs of infection as you might need antibiotics / steroid cream

Weirdly, this isn’t just a one-off story. These snakes are now listed as an invasive species, and they’re doing serious damage to the local ecosystem — especially the beautiful Ibiza wall lizard. No natural predators + lots of food = not great for biodiversity.

So if you’re out here, keep your eyes open, don’t go rummaging in undergrowth with bare hands, and hope someone has looked inside the ancient olive tree before it’s imported!

21/03/2025

I took a trip to Paris for 50th Birthday! The So/ Paris was gorgeous, and LRP had kindly left some of their new products in the room for me to try. My beautiful Chanel LRP-coloured jacket, courtesy of my goddaughter , was perfect for Paris.

I had the chance to explore some hidden corners of the city in my friend’s workshop The event at Bursea was beautiful, showcasing LRP’s latest innovations and how appropriate adjunct skincare can significantly improve outcomes for our dermatology patients. Proud to be part of the global squad.

I was also quite chuffed that my SPF application held up perfectly—even after seven hours, the film was still intact, as shown on the UV camera.

Our group of KOLs was fantastic: (Tarrant Clinic) and Dr Gareth Paterson. It was lovely meeting new friends too: Dr Raja Arora, , and Dr George.

The stunning 60th birthday party at the Petit Palais was a memorable highlight.

LRP’s dedication to improving the lives of those with skin conditions is truly inspiring—from researchers and doctors to marketing, communications, and sales teams.

My favourite new innovation is the hydrocolloid dressing—my go-to pimple patch—and I’m excited about the upcoming Lipikar AP+M launch. Everyone who knows me knows how much I rate this product; it’s been invaluable for countless patients at the Bad Skin Clinic, and I was pleased to see it gaining traction recently on TikTok.

13/01/2025

We’re launching TOMORROW! The After Hours Skin Clinic will be dropping on your feeds..you know it..wherever you get your podcasts! I’m SO excited to hear what you think of it. Here are some behind the scenes photos with ✨ Leave a comment below of what you want us to cover or send a question to ahsc@raconteur.tv and we’ll answer it in future episodes🤍

12/12/2024

Yesterday marked the end of an era—Dr. Andrew Markey’s last official day in our joint clinical practice. A true LEGEND in dermatology, Andrew didn’t just follow the rules—he rewrote them. From setting up the Dermatological Surgery & Laser Unit St Johns Institute of Dermatology and the laser unit at the Lister to launching the first laser courses for dermatologists, his work has inspired an entire generation of practitioners.

Andrew’s knowledge and skills in medical cosmetic dermatology is unmatched—not just in skin but in comparative dermatology (his animal skin facts are wild), cosmetic science (hello, Youth Bomb for ), and teaching. If you know, you know: endless lessons, pearls of wisdom, and an absolute dedication to perfection. Merging our clinics 3 years ago was the best decision ever, and I’ll never stop being grateful for everything I’ve learned from the grandmaster himself and support he has shown me through all my ventures. To get an idea of how meticulous he is have a look at the video of what he has in his bag, even spare scrubs!

The clinic won’t be the same without him, I think all the dermma girls would agree .somaskin but the most exciting part? Waiting to see what brilliance Andrew will create now he has more time on his hands. Whatever it is, it’s going to be epic.

Drop your favorite Markey moment below there must be a few I have missed!!

26/11/2024

Last night Sophie and I were invited to the brilliant British Beauty Awards by What a treat it was and great to see all the winners especially my favourite cleanser gentle cleanser! The collaboration of and 💗 What a winner! hosted the evening in fabulous style. So lovely to spend the evening with … and my gorgeous suit was of course 🤍

07/11/2024

✨ Exciting News! ✨ We’ve been commissioned for Series 8 of The Bad Skin Clinic!

It’s been an incredible journey, and last night we celebrated with a screening party for Series 7, now airing in the UK on every Tuesday at 9pm. For those of you outside the UK, it will be coming to your screens in the new year!

The screening took place at the beautiful Warner House, adorned with stunning pink and blue floral arrangements, perfectly matching my dress from by the talented . 🌸💙

It was a joy to connect with so many interesting people, enjoy drinks, canapés, and insightful consultations from the dermatology team at , with goodie bags full of the Klira Special. We even had treats from and !

A huge thank you to the fabulous for hosting a Q&A with me before we all settled in to watch the first episode of Series 7, Faces. There’s nothing quite like experiencing it in a theatre, hearing everyone’s reactions to the stories and transformations! 🙏

In truth, these events are nice and fancy, but they’re not half as fun and rewarding as the clinic days with our incredible patient contributors, who so generously share their stories with me, , , and the production company.

Thank you to Warner Brothers and the entire team for making it all possible. Here’s to more skin health stories ahead! 💫

01/08/2024

Spent a beautiful few days with dearest friends and family at Soho Farmhouse. Thank you and Emma for arranging. One of my original mentors the great dermatologist Dr Anthony Duvivier and his wonderful wife Judith continue to inspire us.

I had my first experience where Rory was selected to pull the sword from the stone after the failure of 2 adults and declaring a very important message that “kids are way better than adults”.

Of course, I brought my with me. Sometimes people think because they are on holiday, they should step away from their routine Klira Special - please don’t do this. The Special is all about routine and even if you are outside all day, swimming and wanting to enjoy spa treatments. You can do all these things but just with care. Make sure you wear your facial SPF every day, moisturise if you have been in a swimming pool or sea, select spa treatments that are more about relaxing and nourishing the skin rather than being harsh or trying to “treat” the skin.

23/02/2024

Guess which hand my patient has put her KLIRA onto each night before applying her face. For six months!

02/02/2024

Thank you for covering this important piece of health information 🤍 You can read the full article on the British Vogue Website.

The key to good outcomes in melanoma is discovering the lesion early. The thinner the melanoma is the better the outcomes with treatment.

Melanoma are usually brown/black but they can be pink or red. It is worth seeing a dermatologist if you have a mole that is behaving differently than the others by growing or changing or becoming itchy. Or a new spot lasting more than 8 weeks that may not even be brown.

Melanomas can appear under the nails or on the feet and hands and can affect all skin colours.

13/12/2023

Join myself and tomorrow where we chat all things teen skincare on Instagram live ✨

Send any questions below and we’ll answer them in the live ⬇️

20/11/2023

Join us tonight at 6.30pm to discuss menopause support for every skin type! ✨

Send over your questions below and and .bardwell will answer during the live!⬇️

10/11/2023

What an inspiring evening at the Future of Healthtech Hub last night! Organised by the wonderful Tatum Getty and Pamela Walker, we discussed innovations at the cutting edge of dermatology. I spoke on the panel about the work we are doing through to help people better understand their skin and access the very highest level of bespoke skincare. I was alongside Dr Saahil Mehta and Dr Alexandra Murray, both of whom are doing such brilliant work to push forward the boundaries in plastics and skin healing. So many inspiring individuals in one room, including the legendary - I do hope to see you all again very soon!

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