London Ethnic Skin

27/11/2025

Who you listen to online matters — especially when it comes to your skin.

In an era of self-declared “experts,” it’s vital to know how to recognise real expertise.

In medicine, and particularly in skin of colour dermatology, true expertise is built on three things:
1️⃣ Training
2️⃣ Experience
3️⃣ Output
These aren’t optional. They’re essential.

Because guidance from someone without these foundations can lead to misdiagnosis, scarring, hyperpigmentation, delayed treatment, and long-term harm.

Today, Dr Ophelia E. Dadzie (our founder) is sharing this framework so you can protect yourself — and your skin — from misinformation online.

And because this matters so deeply, she is launching an educational campaign:
✨ Know Your Expert ✨
A series designed to help you confidently identify credible voices in dermatology and skin care, and navigate social media safely.

Your skin deserves evidence-based advice.
Your health deserves qualified expertise.
Thank you for being here and learning with us.

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22/11/2025

22/11/2025

There’s so much skincare advice online, and it can be hard to know what truly comes from expertise.
I created this simple framework to help you understand the foundations of real medical knowledge — especially for skin of colour, but useful for any skincare decision.
Expertise is built over time through:
1️⃣ Proper training
2️⃣ Real clinical experience
3️⃣ Recognised contributions to the field
When you know what to look for, you can use your power to choose guidance that’s safe, evidence-based, and right for your skin.
✨ Introducing: KNOW YOUR EXPERT ✨
An educational campaign to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered in the voices you trust.
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17/11/2025

From Dr Ophelia E. Dadzie:
I am back from an incredible few days at the Emirates Society of Dermatology Conference in Dubai-an event that was as inspiring as it was educational.
I presented two lectures: one on hair disorders revealing systemic conditions (this was based on cases from my practice, including an 11-year-old with premature hair greying which led to investigations for Wilson's disease), and another on assessing human skin colour in clinical practice and research, introducing our newly proposed Eumelanin Human Skin Colour Scale.
Beyond the science, what stayed with me was a conversation with an Emirati guide: "Becoming number one is easy; staying number one is the toughest." When i prompted him about what it takes to stay number one, his answer was simple: "Teamwork." That ethos of teamwork was everywhere-in the conference, the city and the people. Everybody was truly invested in building and elevating the country.
Here's a glimpse of my time in Dubai. Enjoying the culture, meeting old friends (Myrna El Shareef, MD), making new friends and sharing a stage with people who inspired me early on in my career-Professors Susan Taylor (President of the American Academy of Dermatology and Founder of The Skin of Colour Society) and George Costarelis (the world renowned expert in the clinical and research aspects of hair).

12/11/2025

Diagnosing skin conditions in darker skin tones requires more than just looking—it requires listening. Doctors use both experience and careful analysis to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. For patients, sharing your full story helps unlock the right diagnosis. Swipe to see why a man’s history changed everything in a case that teaches us all: skin health is personal.

05/11/2025

Did you get the November 2025 Edition of Women's Health Magazine? We're incredibly proud that it featured our first nationwide advert for brand Eumel.

05/11/2025

As the founder of Eumel, I’ve always believed in communicating one simple truth: the universality of being human. Recently, a deeply personal experience reminded me why that mission matters more than ever.

After losing my father, I decided to take a DNA test to understand my ancestry— a small act of connection to him and the history he carried. For most of my life, I believed my roots were firmly planted in Ghana. My family stories, traditions, and values all began there. I knew my paternal grandmother was of mixed heritage, but no one knew where that “other part” came from. Given Ghana’s colonial past, I assumed it might be English, Scottish, Dutch, or Portuguese.

Then I did the test.
And the results surprised me.

Read the full blog here:

As the founder of Eumel, I’ve always believed in communicating one simple truth: the universality of being human. Recently, a deeply personal experience reminded me why that mission matters more than ever. After losing my father, I decided to take a DNA test to understand my ancestry— a small ac...

05/11/2025

A huge step for Eumel! We will launch in Debenhams on 17th November 2025. Grateful to the amazing team and partners who made this possible.

08/10/2025

Eumel is a trading name of London Ethnic Skin Limited.

Eumel is here to change the way you think about hair and skin care — with science-backed products and education you can trust.

Led by Dr. Ophelia E. Dadzie, a world-renowned Dermatologist, our mission is simple:
Create effective, evidence-based hair care (skin care coming soon!) Educate our community — from everyday skincare lovers to dermatology residents.

Whether you’re trying to solve a hair concern or build your dermatology knowledge, there’s something here for you.

Follow along (Instagram: eumel_uk) for expert insights, product tips, and more.

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20/07/2025

Love in action looks like learning, listening and leaning into difference. One woman's story about caring for her sisters reminded us of why we started the Eumel brand: to make space for real care-the kind that sees you, understands you, and honours every layer of who you are. Read the full story below.

At a recent business event, I met a woman whose story deeply impacted me. She is English, and her father, also English had married a woman from Kenya. Together, they had two daughters-the woman’s half-sisters. When their father passed away, she took on the responsibility of caring for them. She to...