Articles written by Dr Maureen Allem on Skin Online
Dr Maureen is a highly respected aesthetic practitioner in the field of holistic aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine in South Africa, with over 25 years of experience. She is known for combining innovative facial rejuvenation techniques with functional medicine, consistently impacting her field.-
HealthAutoimmune Diseases: What are they and are you at risk?
Unexplained fatigue, joint pain, and skin issues could point to autoimmune disease—an often undiagnosed condition where your immune system turns on your own body. Functional medicine offers a powerful, personalised approach to managing symptoms and uncovering root causes. Don’t ignore persistent signs—your body may be trying to tell you something important.
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Conditions TreatmentsAgeing Eyes: The Non-Surgical Saviours That Keep Time at Bay
Ageing eyes can appear faster than you expect, with volume loss, lines, and hollows revealing your age before you're ready. Discover modern, non-surgical solutions like neurotoxin treatments, Jett Plasma, dermal fillers, and energy-based devices that restore youthful volume, lift, and brightness to tired, ageing eyes.
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Treatments
Injectables: Why are they just not working as they should!
Anti-wrinkle injections not working? It could be timing, dosage, resistance or technique. Learn how to get better results with expert aesthetic care.
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Conditions TreatmentsPigmentation, all you need to know about diagnosis and treatment
Pigmentation is tough to treat. Learn what causes it, how to prevent it, and why doctor-led treatments and daily SPF are key to clearer, even-toned skin.
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Health
Inflammaging: The Ageing Process Caused by Inflammation
Chronic low-grade inflammation accelerates ageing. Discover how to prevent and treat inflammaging with expert care, skincare, and functional medicine.
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Health
Cancer: 3 Celebs You Never Knew Had Double Mastectomies
BRCA gene carriers like Jolie, Applegate, Rancic & Osbourne chose prevention. Here’s why early detection and regular testing are vital.
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Treatments
Hormones: The Link to Problem Skin
Struggling with hormonal breakouts? Discover 3 key tips to manage oily, acne-prone skin and learn why a full hormone screening may be the game-changer.
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Treatments
Nose Jobs: Don’t Get Your Nose Out Of Joint, Just Fix It!
Knife-free nose shaping with 3D Rhinoplasty using dermal fillers and threads. A quick, safe, non-surgical solution with no downtime.
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Treatments
Thread Lifts: 3 Ways That Threads Can Change Your Life
Lift & tighten skin with custom thread lifts. Treat face & body areas with dissolvable threads, boost collagen & enjoy a pay-as-you-go anti-ageing solution.
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Conditions Treatments
Prevention: And Now There’s No-Tox, Who Knew It Is Possible!
‘No-Tox’ is trending! Discover non-injectable skin rejuvenation like lasers, peels & microneedling—natural ways to refresh skin and prevent ageing.
