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Latest research by scientists suggests that our love of basking in the sun could be driven by genes.

Dr Veronique Bataille, Consultant Dermatologist and Covid Symptom Study author, urges people who notice a new rash to "take it serviously".

Dr Veronique Bataille, Consultant Dermatology, comments on data from the COVID Symptom Study which shows that, in the absence of any other symptoms, skin rashes should be considered as key diagnostic signs of the disease.

Dr Mark Weatherall, Consultant Neurologist, talks to the Mail Online about an Epipen that could stop migraines before they start and could help reduce the number of patients having to visit hospitals.

The Sunday Times reports "Private scan clinic missed three baby defects in a week".

A new pre-print study led by King’s College London has found that characteristic skin rashes and ‘COVID fingers and toes’ can occur in the absence of any other symptoms and therefore should be considered as key diagnostic signs of the virus.

Dr Ed Abrahamson, Consultant Paediatrician, updates us on how Covid-19 affects babies and children. The good news is that the risk is very low.

The Medical Chambers Kensington is currently the only private clinic in London to offer Teledermatology. Teledermatology uses high quality medical images to diagnose dermatological conditions.

Dr Sophie Flammarion works as part of the paediatric team at our clinic. Here she discusses check-ups, immunisations and one of her specialisms, managing and treating childhood allergies. 

“At the clinic, we work as a team. If I’m unavailable to see one of my patients, parents are able to book a consultation with a paediatrician who has a similar way of working to me, and who has full access to their child’s notes.”