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Dr. Kate DeAmbrosis BMedicine. (Hons), MPH, FACD Specialist Dermatologist

Dr Kate DeAmbrosis completed an undergraduate medical degree at the University of Newcastle in 2003, graduating with Honours. She completed basic surgical training at Princess Alexandra Hospital before embarking on specialist training through the Australasian College of Dermatology. Her training in Dermatology was completed at Princess Alexandra Hospital Brisbane, Mater Adults and Children’s Hospitals South Brisbane, Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney, and Royal Brisbane and Womens’ Hospitals.

Dr DeAmbrosis holds a University of Queensland Master’s degree in Public Health and has published in both Australian and international journals in the areas of non-melanoma skin cancer, vulval dermatology and dermoscopic research.

Dr DeAmbrosis received the Ken Paver Medal for Clinical Sciences during her dermatology training, and the Merck Sharpe and Dohme award for research.

Her special interests are in skin cancer detection and treatment, acne, psoriasis and eczema as well as paediatric and vulval dermatology.

Read Kate's Articles For La Roche-Posay

BLIND PIMPLE UNDER THE SKIN

Pimples under the skin usually appear on the upper back, face and neck, as well as the chest. A common occurrence of adult acne and teenage acne, some blind pimples will eventually form a visible head.

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SKIN PURGING VS BREAKOUT

Skin purging refers to a process in which certain active ingredients increase cellular turnover and accelerate the skin’s natural shedding process.

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WHAT CAUSES ACNE AND PIMPLE REDNESS

To get to the root of skin redness, we need to start by explaining the two main types of acne: non-inflammatory and inflammatory. Blackheads and whiteheads are examples of the former, while papules, pustules, nodules and cysts are all examples of inflammatory acne.

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OUR MINIMALIST SKINCARE KIT WHILE PREGNANT

Pregnancy can see changes to skin caused by hormonal shifts among other factors. It’s common to experience skin sensitivity, tender skin sensations and dry skin during pregnancy, and conflicting advice around which skincare products to use can make curating a pregnancy skincare routine difficult at times. Pregnancy skincare should be simple and supportive.

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