Dr David Hepburn

Someone once said, "Your skin is you, on the outside. Take care of yourself". With the hectic schedules we

all have, we barely take time out for ourselves and take care. This sometimes may lead to various diseases or infections etc. Just like any other part of your body, your skin in very important. People usually don't acknowledge this particular fact but caring less about your skin may lead to serious complications.

There are plenty of dermatologists who you can get referred to ask for suggestions on how to take care of your skin on a regular basis. Dr.David Hepburn, who is a practicing Dermatologist in Christchurch believes that a dermatologist can diagnose skin conditions just by looking at them. At several occasions a biopsy has to be done, which is like taking a blood sample to diagnose different diseases. Contrary to that, in biopsy a skin sample is taken for tests and further diagnosis. So it is very crucial for people to visit dermatologists every now and then.

We as humans normally take things for granted until we lose them. Health is one such things too. With the advancement and all the environment has been deteriorated. Things are less organic than they were ever before. This has led to various diseases and conditions among the masses. Conditions like Scabies, Hand and foot diseases, Acne, Fungal Skin Infections, Bacterial Skin Infections have become very common. People who have a more outgoing lifestyle are supposed to take well care of them. Care includes visiting a dermatologist on regular intervals and taking care of your skin.

Just like you jog to burn fat, go to gym to build muscle, how do you practically care for your skin. Only a specialist can guide you what you need to do take better care for your skin or give you suggestions accordingly. According to the Health and Safety Executive UK, the number of skin diseases cases are decreasing over the years after there was more awareness in people in the UK to visit their dermatologists on regular basis. This can be reciprocated worldwide.

Dr. David Hepburn is available 5 days a week and an appointment could either be made on phone or email. New Zealand has a considerably high ratio of skin diseases. It is also one of those countries in the world which has a which has a substantially high rate of skin cancer as compared to other countries. So care must be taken and regular visits to dermatologists must be given a serious go.