Dr Khensani Claudia Ngobeni-Mkize

11/08/2025

Good Morning. There has been some Power outages and it’s affecting our landline. Technician services is on it . At the mean time you can use this number to make appointments

(071) 361-1489 .Looking forward to assisting you

31/07/2025

09/06/2025

Motivation Monday!

04/06/2025

As we are approaching winter if we are not in winter already.

Dry skin is one of the commonest skin problem experienced by most this time of the year .It can be a problem to those who have a primary skin problem and also to those who don’t.

Dry skin is caused by multiple causes, ranging from the following
• Genetics🧬 if in the family you have dry skin
•Skin problems eg Eczema
• Medical problems eg Thyroid problems , renal problems, liver problems
• Medication eg Diuretics , Retinoids eg Oratane
•Environmental eg Dry air , cold weather
• Cosmetics eg Lot of Soaps used to bath
• Nutritional deficiencies eg Vit A,Vit E

How it appears:
• It appears rough, flaky, or scaly,
• It can feel tight
• Looks dull and ashy
• And sometimes itchy in severe cases

How to treat or improve dry skin:
• Get the underlying skin condition treated by a professional eg Eczema
• Avoid long showers bath for less than 10 minutes
• Bath with Gentle moisturising soaps eg creamy cleansers , glycerin soap or adding bath oils in your bath
• Avoid very Hot water
• Moisturise within 3 Minutes after bathing the longer you take to do so the moisturizer won’t be absorbed by the skin
• Hydration! Hydration. We know when is cold regular visits to the toilet are no one favourite
• Use of humidifier helps to moisture the air

What must a good moisture for dry skin contain :
• Glycerin
• ceramides
• Urea
• Hyaluronic acid
•Shea butter
•Petroleum jelly
•Squalane
• Dimethicone
• Vit E Oil

# follow as we discuss common skin problems experienced in winter

02/06/2025

Motivation Monday! Blessed week ahead.

26/05/2025

Monday

19/05/2025

Monday.

Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love.You are worthy of happiness and peace of mind. It is up to you what you allow in your space , what toxicity you allow in your space

Love your self first so others can see how you deserve to be loved and treated

13/05/2025

Tuesday .

12/05/2025

Monday.
Do not exhaust yourself with things of the past. Save the energy for future adventures .

30/04/2025

URTICARIA:
•Also called hives.
• It presents as Itchy, red, raised welts on your skin.
• It can be caused by many things

Here are the commonest causes by not only limited to these:

1. Allergic Reactions - Foods (nuts, eggs, shellfish), medications, insect stings, or latex.
2. Infections - Viral infections (like flu/cold), bacterial, or even parasitic infections.
3. Physical Triggers - Pressure, cold, heat, sunlight, or exercise.
4. Stress - Emotional stress can set off chronic hives for some people.
5. Autoimmune Causes - Sometimes, your body mistakenly attacks its own tissues.
6. Unknown Triggers - This can be the cause to many chronic cases.
7. Other Medical conditions

Consult a Dermatologist for work up , diagnosis and treatment.