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Dr. Mirjana Popara: Specialist Dermatologist, Four Ways (2025)

25/05/2023

From: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/lupus-overview

What is lupus?
Lupus is a disease that can affect the skin in many ways. It may cause a:
• Widespread rash on the back
• Thick scaly patch on the face
• Sore(s) in the mouth or nose
• Flare-up that looks like sunburn
When lupus affects the skin, it is called cutaneous (medical term for skin) lupus. There are different types of cutaneous lupus. For many people who have cutaneous lupus, the lupus affects only their skin.

How a dermatologist can help
A dermatologist can tell you whether you have lupus or another skin condition. What looks like a lupus rash on your face could be another skin condition like rosacea or an allergic skin reaction.
If you have cutaneous lupus, a dermatologist can:
• Develop a sun-protection plan that’s right for you
• Create a treatment plan for your skin
• Recommend skin care products that are less likely to irritate skin with lupus
• Teach you how to camouflage lupus on your skin with makeup
• Help determine whether lupus affects other parts of your body
• Check your skin for signs of skin cancer

Lupus and skin cancer
Lupus can increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. If you take a medicine that works on your immune system, you may have a higher risk of getting skin cancer.
People who have a type of lupus called discoid lupus may also have a greater risk. When discoid lupus develops on the lip or inside the mouth, it increases a person’s risk for a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.
Dermatologists share the following tips with their patients who have lupus on their skin. Some tips may seem inconvenient, but the payoff can make these lifestyle changes worthwhile.
These tips can help you:
• Reduce flares
• Prevent lupus from getting worse
• Lessen your risk of long-term skin problems and other conditions
• Lower your risk of kidney disease

10 lifestyle changes that can help
1. Protect your skin from the sun. When lupus affects your skin, you may be very sensitive to the sun. Just a short amount of time in the sun can cause lupus to flare or worsen.

To protect your skin, dermatologists recommend the following:
Apply sunscreen every day before going outdoors.
Wear sun-protective clothing every day.
Seek shade when outdoors.

2. If you lie in the sun or use tanning beds, stop.
3. If you smoke, quit.
4. Stop touching the patches and rashes on your skin.
5. Replace fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and halogen light bulbs.
6. Before taking a medicine, ask if it can increase light sensitivity.
7. Ask your dermatologist if you need a vitamin D supplement.
8. If you see anything on your skin that is changing in size, shape, or color, make an appointment to see your dermatologist.
9. Before trying a herb, vitamin, or other alternative treatment, tell your dermatologist.
10. Connect with others who have lupus. You can find others who have lupus on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.).

*Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.

25/05/2023

From: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/lupus-overview

What is lupus?
Lupus is a disease that can affect the skin in many ways. It may cause a:
• Widespread rash on the back
• Thick scaly patch on the face
• Sore(s) in the mouth or nose
• Flare-up that looks like sunburn

When lupus affects the skin, it is called cutaneous (medical term for skin) lupus. There are different types of cutaneous lupus. For many people who have cutaneous lupus, the lupus affects only their skin.

How a dermatologist can help
A dermatologist can tell you whether you have lupus or another skin condition. What looks like a lupus rash on your face could be another skin condition like rosacea or an allergic skin reaction.

If you have cutaneous lupus, a dermatologist can:
• Develop a sun-protection plan that’s right for you
• Create a treatment plan for your skin
• Recommend skin care products that are less likely to irritate skin with lupus
• Teach you how to camouflage lupus on your skin with makeup
• Help determine whether lupus affects other parts of your body
• Check your skin for signs of skin cancer

Lupus and skin cancer
Lupus can increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. If you take a medicine that works on your immune system, you may have a higher risk of getting skin cancer.
People who have a type of lupus called discoid lupus may also have a greater risk. When discoid lupus develops on the lip or inside the mouth, it increases a person’s risk for a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.

The following tips for patients who have lupus on their skin. can help you:
• Reduce flares
• Prevent lupus from getting worse
• Lessen your risk of long-term skin problems and other conditions
• Lower your risk of kidney disease

10 lifestyle changes that can help:
1. Protect your skin from the sun. When lupus affects your skin, you may be very sensitive to the sun. Just a short amount of time in the sun can cause lupus to flare or worsen.

To protect your skin, dermatologists recommend the following:
Apply sunscreen every day before going outdoors.
Wear sun-protective clothing every day.
Seek shade when outdoors.

2. If you lie in the sun or use tanning beds, stop.
3. If you smoke, quit.
4. Stop touching the patches and rashes on your skin.
5. Replace fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and halogen light bulbs.
6. Before taking a medicine, ask if it can increase light sensitivity.
7. Ask your dermatologist if you need a vitamin D supplement.
8. If you see anything on your skin that is changing in size, shape, or color, make an appointment to see your dermatologist.
9. Before trying a herb, vitamin, or other alternative treatment, tell your dermatologist.
10. Connect with others who have lupus. You can find others who have lupus on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690). Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

*Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.

05/01/2023

Wishing all our patients a happy and healthy 2023!

You only have one skin, allow us to help you look after it.

Dr Mirjana Popara consults from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690). Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

25/11/2022

As we wind down towards the end of another year, spare a thought for your body's largest organ, your skin. It has weathered the winter cold, the November winds and the summer sun.

Before you head off to your holiday destination why not book an appointment to check that all is well with your precious skin?

Melanoma, Skin Cancer and premature aging are all major causes for concern.

Our rooms are open during the Festive Season, except for the Public Holidays and the week of 19th December.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

**Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.

21/07/2022

As we continue to wrap up against the winter chill do not forget about taking care of your skin.

Just because you are not intentionally exposing yourself to the sun does not mean that you are not getting harmful sun exposure. The Highveld, especially, still has a high UV index in winter, so it is essential to use a high protection factor sunscreen.

The cold winter air has a very drying effect on the skin so remember to moisturise effectively, particularly after bathing or showering. It is best not to use very hot water as this also dries out the skin.

PLEASE NOTE:
Dr Popara will be on leave from 26 July until 5 September 2022.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690). Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

*Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.*

22/04/2022

Rosacea SPACE
This Rosacea Awareness Month (April) we are creating an
immersive experience for the rosacea community all around
the world to be seen, heard and felt, and to showcase how
their rosacea goes
We are inviting the rosacea community and their friends and family to illustrate what rosacea means to them by submitting art,
and even letters to Rosacea Space*
Creative submissions will be published on Rosacea Space, which is a dedicated site connecting and empowering those impacted
by rosacea worldwide

CREATE a piece of content that
means to you by submitting poetry, music, videos and even letters

UPLOAD your creative content to www.RosaceaSpace.com

EXPLORE the dedicated site at www.RosaceaSpace.com
Immerse yourself in the creative submissions and learn more about the condition and how it goes

SHARE Rosacea Space with your friends and family and help raise awareness during

Share your creative content on social media

Here is how to get involved:
Remember to tag us on social media:

www.RosaceaSpace.com

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Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.
*Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.*

06/04/2022

Caring for tattooed skin
From: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/tattoos/caring-for-tattooed-skin

More and more patients are asking their dermatologists for skin care tips that will keep a tattoo looking its best. Here are some tips from dermatologists for keeping tattooed skin healthy and vibrant:

1. If your tattooed skin feels dry, apply a water-based lotion or cream to the tattoo. Petroleum-based products, such as petroleum jelly, can cause the ink to fade.

2. Protect your tattoo from the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) light can fade some tattoo inks. When you’re in the sun, protect your tattoo by applying a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Apply the sunscreen 15 minutes before you go outside and reapply at least every two hours.

3. Stay out of tanning beds and away from sunlamps. These devices may also fade the ink in tattoos and can increase your risk of skin cancer. In some people, the UV light may also react with the tattoo ink, causing a painful skin reaction.

4. See a dermatologist if you have a skin reaction or if your tattooed skin is changing in any way. Your skin may have a bad reaction to the ink in a tattoo. This can happen immediately after getting a tattoo or years later. A change could also be a sign of skin disease. A dermatologist can diagnose what’s happening and treat it.

5. When considering a new tattoo, consider getting it on skin that is free of moles. A tattoo can make it more difficult to see the earliest signs of skin cancer. When caught early, skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is highly treatable.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

*Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.*

17/03/2022

Melanoma strikes men harder
From: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/types/common/melanoma/men-50

Researchers have found yet another way that men and women differ. Melanoma, the most-serious skin cancer, affects the sexes differently.

Men are more likely to die of melanoma than women. This is true at any age. White adolescent males and young adult men are about twice as likely to die of melanoma as are white females of the same age.

By age 50, men are also more likely than women to develop melanoma. This number jumps by age 65, making men 2 times as likely as women of the same age to get melanoma. By age 80, men are 3 times more likely than women in that age group to develop melanoma.

Melanoma strikes men harder
By age 50, men are more likely than women to develop melanoma. Sun protection can reduce this risk.

Why melanoma seems to strike men harder
One reason may be that men know less about skin cancer. A survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology in 2016 found that fewer men than women knew the following facts:
Fact Men who knew this is true Women who knew this is true
There is no such thing as a healthy tan. 56% 76%
A base tan cannot protect you from the sun's harmful rays. 54% 70%
Skin cancer can develop on skin that gets intermittent or little sun. 56% 65%
With less knowledge, it’s natural that men are less likely to protect their skin from the sun.

We also know that women apply sunscreen more often than men. Women also use makeup and other cosmetics that offer SPF. So sun protection seems to play a role in why melanoma strikes men harder.

Sun protection alone, however, doesn’t seem to account for the differences.

Researchers believe that a major cause may lie in men’s skin. We know that men’s skin differs from women’s skin. Men have thicker skin with less fat beneath. A man’s skin also contains more collagen and elastin, fibers that give the skin firmness and keep it tight.

Research shows that these differences make men’s skin more likely to be damaged by the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. A study conducted in the Netherlands found that men’s skin reacted more intensely to UV rays than did women’s skin. A separate study reached the same conclusion.

Research also shows that a women’s skin may be better at repairing the damage caused by UV rays.

Sun protection can lower men’s risk of getting melanoma
While sun protection alone cannot explain why men are hit harder, we know that it can reduce the risk of getting melanoma.

Men who dislike applying lotions and creams can still protect their skin from the sun. When outdoors, even on cloudy days, men can:
• Put on a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
• Seek shade whenever possible
• Wear long sleeves and pants when possible
• Stay out of the sun when the sun’s rays are strongest (from 10 am to 2 pm)

It’s a proven fact that sunscreen also helps. Sunscreen can protect skin not covered by clothing.
To encourage men to wear sunscreen, there are sunscreens formulated just for men. To get the needed sun protection, the AAD recommends wearing sunscreen that offers SPF 30, broad-spectrum protection, and water resistance.

Skin exams can reduce men’s risk of dying of melanoma
Found early, melanoma is highly treatable. Skin self-exams can help men find skin cancer early. Of course, it helps to have your partner check hard-to-see areas like your backside.
Getting your partner involved can also make skin exams more fun. With a partner’s help, a skin exam may even become something that you look forward to.

If you’ve never been screened for skin cancer, now is an excellent time to start. Screenings can help find early signs of skin cancer. Contact your dermatologist to book a screening.

Men: It’s time to strike back against melanoma
While you cannot change how your skin reacts to the sun, sun protection can reduce your risk of getting melanoma. You can also strike back with skin self-exams and skin cancer screenings. These can help you find melanoma early when melanoma is highly treatable.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month.
Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

**Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.

22/02/2022

Melanoma: Who gets it and causes
From: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/types/common/melanoma/causes

What causes melanoma?
Research indicates that ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun and indoor tanning can:
• Cause melanoma
• Increase the risk of a normal mole turning into melanoma

How can UV light cause skin cancer?
UV light is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance). Every time UV light hits our skin, it can damage some of the DNA inside. The body tries to repair this damage.
When the damage becomes more than the body can repair, changes (mutations) develop in our skin’s cells. As the mutations build up, skin cancer can develop.
The type of skin cancer a person gets depends on which cells have mutations. Melanoma develops when mutations develop inside cells called melanocytes (meh-lan-oh-cites). These cells give skin its color.

How often do you protect your skin from the sun?
Spending time outside without protecting your skin from the sun increases your risk of getting melanoma.

Do some people have a higher risk of developing melanoma?
Yes, you have a higher risk of getting melanoma if you:
• Spend time outdoors without protecting your skin from the sun. To protect your skin from the sun, dermatologists encourage everyone to wear sun-protective clothing, such as a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants whenever possible.

Applying sunscreen every day before you go outdoors is also important. The sunscreen should offer broad-spectrum protection, SPF 30 or higher, and water-resistance.
• Use tanning beds or other indoor tanning equipment. The UV light from these tends to be stronger than those from the sun. Not using these can reduce your risk of getting all types of skin cancer.
• Have had blistering sunburns. A sunburn means UV light has badly damaged your skin.
• Have fair skin, light-colored eyes, or naturally red or blond hair.

Your skin is more easily damaged by UV light if you have one or more of the following:
o Skin that burns easily and rarely tans
o Sun-sensitive skin that freckles easily
o Blue or green eyes
o Naturally blonde or red hair
• Have celebrated your 50th birthday. Being 50 or older increases your risk of developing melanoma; however, some people develop melanoma earlier.
• Have certain moles. Most moles are harmless, but you have a higher risk of getting melanoma if you have:
o 50 or more moles
o A mole that covers a large area of skin
o 1 or more atypical (isn’t perfectly round, has more than one color, or shows a jagged border) moles
• Have a weakened immune system. Anything that weakens your immune system increases your risk of developing melanoma. Some medications, such as drugs taken to prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted organ weaken the immune system. Some medical conditions, such as HIV, also weaken the body’s immune system.
Sun protection crucial for organ transplant recipients

If you have received an organ transplant, you have a higher risk of developing melanoma and other skin cancers.

• Have had melanoma or another skin cancer. If you’ve had melanoma or another type of skin cancer, your skin has been badly damaged by UV light. This increases your risk of developing more skin cancers, including melanoma.
• Have had breast or thyroid cancer. A few other cancers aside from skin cancer can increase your risk of developing melanoma. These include breast and thyroid cancers.
• Have one or more blood relative who has (or had) melanoma. Although rare, melanoma can run in a family. When this happens, some people inherit genes for melanoma. Melanoma may run in your family if close blood relatives have had this skin cancer.
• Have xeroderma pigmentosum. This is an extremely rare condition, which makes a person’s skin unable to repair any damage caused by UV light. Because the body cannot repair any UV damage, it’s estimated that XP can raise the risk of getting skin cancer 10,000-fold.

Who gets melanoma?
While some people have a higher risk of developing melanoma, it’s important to know that melanoma develops in people of all skin colors from the palest to the darkest.
When melanoma develops in a person who has skin of color, the cancer often begins on the bottom of the foot, palm of the hand, or beneath (or around) a nail. UV light isn’t believed to play a role in these melanomas.
That’s why it’s essential for everyone to:
• Check their skin for signs of melanoma
• See a dermatologist if a spot on your skin looks like it could be melanoma

While you can find a spot on your skin that could be melanoma, you cannot know for sure whether that spot is melanoma.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

**Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.**

26/01/2022

Over the past few months we have had a marked rise in the number of people diagnosed with melanoma. In fact, we've recently had five in one week, with ages ranging from mid-twenties to over-eighties.

Melanoma
From: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/types/common/melanoma/symptoms
What are the signs and symptoms of melanoma?
Melanoma is a skin cancer that can show up on the skin in many ways.

It can look like a:
• Changing mole
• Spot that looks like a new mole, freckle, or age spot, but it looks different from the others on your skin
• Spot that has a jagged border, more than one colour, and is growing
• Dome-shaped growth that feels firm and may look like a sore, which may bleed
• Dark-brown or black vertical line beneath a fingernail or toenail
• Band of darker skin around a fingernail or toenail
• Slowly growing patch of thick skin that looks like a scar

Early melanoma could be mistaken for a mole, so it’s important to look carefully at the spots on your skin.

The ABCDEs of melanoma
To help people find a possible melanoma on their skin, dermatologists created the ABCDEs of melanoma:

A is for Asymmetry
One half of the spot is unlike the other half.

B is for Border
The spot has an irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined border.

C is for Colour
The spot has varying colours from one area to the next, such as shades of tan, brown or black, or areas of white, red, or blue.

D is for Diameter
While melanomas are usually greater than 6 millimeters, or about the size of a pencil eraser, when diagnosed, they can be smaller.

E is for Evolving
The spot looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape, or colour.

Does melanoma hurt?
You can have melanoma without feeling any pain or discomfort. For many people, the only sign of this skin cancer is a spot that has some of the ABCDEs of melanoma or a line beneath a nail.

Sometimes, melanoma causes discomfort.
It can:
• Itch
• Be painful
• Bleed

If you find a spot on your skin that has any of the ABCDEs of melanoma, see a dermatologist for a skin exam.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.

**Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.

22/12/2021

Wishing all our patients a healthy and happy Christmas and a prosperous 2022.

Dr Popara is still available for consultations at her Bryanston and Olivedale practices.
Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013.

24/11/2021

Athlete’s Foot
From: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/athletes-foot-prevent

Despite the name, athlete’s foot ( Tinea Pedis) can happen to anyone. It can result in flaky skin, cracking, and itchiness on the soles of the foot and between the toes.

To reduce the chance of catching athlete’s foot, dermatologists recommend that you take the following precautions:
1. Wear shower shoes, flip-flops, or sandals when walking around pools, gyms, shower or locker areas, and hotel rooms. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot may be on the floor. Even when taking a shower in a gym, it is important to wear shower shoes or flip flops.

2. Even if you have not gone barefoot in public areas, keep your feet dry. This fungus thrives in warm, moist areas such as the one created inside hot, sweaty shoes. Wearing sandals or flip-flops helps when it’s hot outside. Shoes that are made from synthetic materials like plastic and rubber are more likely to cause sweating.

3. Wash your feet every day with soap and completely dry them after washing.

4. Wear socks made of natural fabrics or fabrics that dry quickly or wick moisture away from the skin. Also, be sure to change your socks every day and more often when your socks get wet.

5. Alternate the shoes you wear each day, if possible, to ensure shoes are dry when they are put on.

6. If you live with someone who has athlete’s foot, don’t share towels, linens, or shoes. Wear shoes in areas where infected feet have been.

If your athlete’s foot is not improving or is worsening, you should make an appointment to see a dermatologist.

Dr Mirjana Popara is a Specialist Dermatologist consulting from Medi-clinic Sandton, Bryanston and Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Northriding.

She sees all ages and skin types, treating all skin, hair and nail conditions (eg. Acne, eczema, skin cancers, sun damage, etc.). Aesthetic procedures are also performed.

Please call 011 463 8013 or 011 777 2013 for more information or to book an appointment.

She also consults from Laserderm Rynfield (011 849 0238) and Laserderm Bedfordview (011 450 1690) twice a month. Please call for more information or to make an appointment.
*Please note: this page is not to be used to consult or discuss personal medical conditions.

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