Author: yourgp

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  Eight of the most common children’s skin conditions

  Skin conditions and concerns in children may not always be overly serious, but they can be terribly upsetting and irritating for children and parents alike. At our children’s clinic in Edinburgh, we see children whose behavioural development, confidence and general demeanour have been adversely affected by skin complaints – and it’s often down to one […]

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  World Hepatitis Day: Know the facts

  Did you know that viral hepatitis results in 1.34 million deaths per year? Even more shockingly, it’s estimated there are approximately 325 million people worldwide living with viral hepatitis, and of these, 300 million people are unaware of their infection. That means they’re not receiving the care they need so they face the risk of […]

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  Anti-ageing ingredients to look for in your skincare

  Setting realistic expectations about what your pot of face cream can achieve is difficult when the label is peppered with words like ‘revitalise’ ‘clinically proven’ and ‘reverse-ageing’.  Look beyond the pseudoscientific marketing claims however and it’s not all bad. There are plenty of great products out there with ingredients that genuinely help improve the look […]

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  Adult acne: Women, hormones and stress

  If you’ve been wondering why you’ve suddenly got spots in your 20s, 30s or even 40s, you’re not alone – because adult acne, especially in women, is on the rise. For some women, acne is returning after years without it, while for others, it’ll be the first time you’ve ever had it (something dermatologists call […]

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  What is hypnotherapy?

  Hypnotherapy can be an effective way to deal with a variety of health issues such as stress, phobias and smoking cessation. For those who are unsure what hypnotherapy is or what it involves, we asked our hypnotherapist and expert, Connie Weir to answer the most frequently asked questions. What is hypnotherapy? Hypnosis used in therapy is completely different […]

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  Banish cellulite with Lift-Shape

  When it comes to cellulite, few women wouldn’t take the opportunity to banish it from their lives once and for all. The common skin condition isn’t harmful, but can make summer’s best pleasures – warmer weather and long days on the beach – a source of dread.   If this sounds all too familiar, book […]

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  The benefits of cosmetic treatments

  The world of cosmetic treatments can be a little daunting for many people. The most frequently asked questions we hear at the clinic include ‘How do I know what really works?’ and ‘How can I be sure it’s safe?’. That’s where we come in. The medical cosmetic experts at YourGP have years of experience, we’re […]

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  Vaccinations: Protecting your health on your travels

  Looking forward to a holiday? Remember, there’s another important consideration other than sun, sea and sand, and that’s travel vaccinations. In the UK, the childhood vaccination programme protects you against a number of diseases, but it doesn’t protect you against travel-related infections such as yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A. So if you are travelling […]

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  Confidential Smear Test Edinburgh

  The Facts of Cervical Cancer Every day in the UK, 9 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer 3 women lose their lives to the disease every day Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women aged 35 75% of cervical cancers are prevented by cervical screening (aka, smear tests) Approximately 25% of women do […]