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Dr Maureen Allem
Skin Care Expert

BIO

Dr Maureen Allem is a GP with a special interest in Aesthetic procedures and Integrative Anti-Ageing Medicine. She is also the founder and Medical Director of national group Skin, Body and Health Renewal and Oasis Spas, with 17 centres and four Oasis spas across South Africa's major cities in Johannesburg, Pretoria, the Western Cape and KZN. Anti-ageing treatments include non-surgical, anti-aging procedures, cellulite and weight loss programmes as well as body sculpting procedures. The ultimate aim of all consultations is to provide optimal health and to restore aesthetic beauty. Health Renewal appointments involves an hour long extensive medical consultation which includes hormonal balancing, nutraceutical supplements, intravenous support and detoxification treatments. Dr Maureen has seventeen Doctors working with her using the same techniques she has spent years honing. Dr Maureen frequently travels overseas to World Anti-Ageing Congresses and Laser Forums to stay abreast of the most up-to-date non-surgical procedures.

RECENT QUESTIONS

Teenage skin

My name is Estelle and I am a 15year old teen. I’m really struggling with my facial skin,my face is extremely darker than my body and its killing my confidence on a daily.I don’t have pimples or acne but my skins hyper pigmentation is high. I am thinking of starting to use eucerin even brighter cream and a Eucerin DermatoClean Clarifying Toner but my mom thinks those products are for grown-ups and in the long term it will ruin my facial skin than enhance it since am still very young. As an expert what are your thoughts on those products for my age? Or what better and cheaper substitute products could I use?

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Acne in my 40s

I have always struggled with oily and breakout skin since primary school but it has calmed down from my teens and early adult years. I used most available products/tablets from Environ, Diffiren, Roaccutane, Eucerin etc. I’m 40 years now and still get a bad break out especially in my neck (this is new) and T-zone. The breakouts on my neck would be single bumps and take very long to go away. Those on my forehead and nose are small and like a rash almost. I used to take hormonal medication (qluira) for my skin but have stopped this a about 7 months ago, just for not wanting to take it anymore and the monthly cost. I have taken hormonal control medication since my teens. I wanted to ask what is there for me that I can try going forward not being on medication but by having a good skin routine and products that can help with this problem. Currently I’m using Eucerin DermoPurifyer Mattifying Fluid, Almay Clear Complexion Wash and Clinique Ant-Blemish Clearing Gel. For makeup I use Almay Even Skin

Foundation with their Smart Shade Loose Powder. My skin feels very dry all the time but extremely oily on the T-zone and looks oily in general. Thank you for taking the time to review my request. Kind regards Annerien

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Question from Nickay Heyman

Hi there Doc I am a 28 year old Lady and I have a problem with dark spots left from acne so my face has some really bad marks. I also battle with bad stretch marks on my belly after having my first child. I have tried everything you can think of to help get ride of them. And now its affecting myself confidence what would you recommends.

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Question from PrudenceB

HI,

I’m 26 and I’m struggling with a dark eye area. This started in my teen years and it doesn’t go away. I have tried every product I can think of, changed my diet and I have enough rest. I’m not sure what could be the issue. Please could you assist?

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Question from Chane Venter

Hi, I’m a 21-year-old caucasian woman. I frequently get one or two blemishes on my cheeks and chin, they leave dark spots /scars, though. I have a lot of scarring from previous blemishes on my cheeks as well. What products would you recommend? If possible, preferable not too expensive
Thank you x

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Dr Maurits Kruger

Sleep Expert

BIO

Dr Maurits Kruger is a registered Homeopath and Iridologist with a special interest in Anti-aging and Functional medicine. He obtained his Masters degree in Homeopathy from the University of Johannesburg in 2006. Dr Kruger managed the Weleda pharmacy in Bryanston during his years as a student, and developed an intense passion for the practice of Functional and Anti-aging medicine during this time. He has been in private practice in Bryanston for nearly 10 years and has also worked as a consultant for a top nutraceutical manufacturer and importer for the past 6 years. As a consultant Dr Kruger regularly trained other Functional medicine doctors on specialized products and treatment protocols, and developed several effective treatment protocols himself. Dr Kruger is a member of the South African Society of Integrative Medicine (SASIM) and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).

RECENT QUESTIONS

Question from Meryl

Hi Dr, I wake up in the morning with muscle stiffness and aches, I’ve recently changed my pillows, so I am not sure if it is the position I am laying?

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From marumo

Hi Dr lately I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night around 2am and 3 am I don’t know why?and it doesn’t matter how late or early I go to bed is there a reason is my body trying to tell me something?

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From Sadia Omar

Hello, I have relatively normal skin but then closer to my menstrual cycle I have these breakouts could you please recommend a good cleanser, to help combat it. I use a tea tree lotion and mask and that helps but I need a cleanser too.
Also, I find my skin looking a bit tanned and dull is there a mask that can lighten and brighten then skin?

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Question from Arlene Beukes

Dr Kruger, I struggle with INTENSE sugar cravings that start as early as 6AM and last all day. When it comes to sweet treats the word “moderation” does not exist. Is there a supplement available to suppress these horrible cravings?

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