Skin Health CLINIC

Dr Ayanna Knight is passionate about skin care and helping you to achieve optimal dermal health. Our skin health pages are dedicated to inform, educate and advise on how to achieve and maintain healthy skin to optimise its function and help you look and feel your very best. Explore our Skin Health topics to learn tips on how to promote and sustain healthy, resilient skin and discover the best treatments to remedy a range of skin concerns and support overall skin wellness.

The Fitzpatrick skin type scale is a skin classification system first developed in 1975 by Dr Thomas Fitzpatrick of Harvard Medical School. There are six skin phototypes, ranging from light to dark.

Individuals with skin types I and II face the highest risk of developing skin cancer, while types V and VI are at the lowest risk. Darker skin tones with more pigmentation have more natural protection from the sun, however, people with darker skin can still get skin cancer.

Everyone, regardless of skin type, should practice a complete sun protection strategy. The most essential part of your skin care routine is the application of SPF 30+ sunscreen on exposed areas of the skin including the face, neck and hands. Dr Ayanna Knight recommends applying sunscreen daily throughout the year, even on overcast and cloudy days.

Two decades ago, we weren't as aware of the damage the sun, smoking and our diet does to our skin as we are now. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and is important for so many vital functions. As we say in medicine, "prevention is better than cure". Caring for your skin is something that you can do at any age, with just a very simple regime.

We know from research that feeling confident about how you look is linked to a person’s wellbeing. Our advanced anti-ageing procedures and skin rejuvenation treatments can remedy a range of skin issues and help prevent future problems. Through Dr Ayanna Knight's medical knowledge and clinical experience of dermatological conditions, our clinic offers a wealth of experience in treating skin concerns in a diverse range of people, men and women, of different ages. Our treatments are suitable for all skin types - Caucasian, Hispanic, Black and Asian Skin.

Obagi Medical® is a global specialty skin care company founded by leading skin care experts. Obagi products are designed to help minimise the appearance of a range of cosmetic and medical dermatological conditions including premature skin ageing, sun damage, hyperpigmentation and Acne.

Our skin care service ensures that we offer you the very best products and advise on a skincare regime specific to your current and long-term skin health needs.

With support, guidance and complimentary clinic reviews with Dr Ayanna Knight, OBAGI Specialist Skin Care regimes are suitable for all skin types and skin tones. Dr Ayanna Knight also offers bespoke treatment programmes developed through her experience of treating a range of skin types and dermatological conditions.