Dr. Suren Naidoo shares essential advice about skin as our body's largest organ and first line of defense, emphasizing why prevention and daily care are irreplaceable investments in our health.
Your skin is your body's first line of defense — and according to Dr. Suren Naidoo, we need to start treating it that way.
In his closing remarks to Dennis Relojo-Howell, MSc & PhD Researcher and Managing Director of Psychreg, Dr. Naidoo, specialist in Men's Health and member of Dermoi's Scientific Advisory Board, distills his most important health message into powerful, actionable advice.
"The most important thing from today is look, your skin is the biggest organ in the body. Look after your skin," Dr. Naidoo emphasizes. This simple statement carries profound implications for how we approach daily skincare and health routines.
Dr. Naidoo reminds us that skin serves as an early warning system: "Your skin can speak to you before you see signs and having blood tests." This unique capability makes skin protection not just about appearance, but about preserving one of our most valuable health monitoring tools.
His practical advice covers the fundamentals that many overlook:
Sun protection takes priority — "Protect yourself from the sun in terms of skin damage where you might develop cancers in the future." This isn't about avoiding sunshine entirely, but about mindful exposure and consistent protection.
The basics matter — staying well hydrated and eating well directly impact skin health. These simple actions support your skin's ability to function as both a protective barrier and health indicator.
But Dr. Naidoo's most sobering reminder puts everything in perspective: "Once you lose your health, you cannot regain that health." This isn't meant to frighten, but to inspire action. Every day we have the opportunity to invest in our health through proper skin care.
This philosophy perfectly aligns with Dermoi's mission. By combining scientific rigor with practical health wisdom from experts like Dr. Naidoo, Dermoi transforms skincare from a routine into a health practice — one that protects not just how we look, but how we live.
