Dandruff explained: Common causes and treatments Dandruff, also known as pityriasis capitis, is a common condition that presents with a scaly and flaky scalp. If the scalp is also red and irritated, then the dandruff is caused by seborrheic dermatitis. The two conditions are interchangeable and treated similarly. [...]
Scrotal Angiokeratoma Scrotal angiokeratomas are small, raised, red or purple bumps that are noncancerous and quite common. Although angiokeratomas can appear anywhere on the body, this article focuses on those found on the scrotum, known as angiokeratomas of Fordyce. These lesions are particularly common, with their prevalence increasing with [...]
Non-melanoma skin cancers (BCCs and SCCs) There are two main types of non-melanoma skin cancers, called basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). Melanoma skin cancers act very differently to non-melanoma skin cancers and will be addressed in another article. Book a [...]
Why am I sweating at night? If you regularly wake up with your pyjamas or sheets drenched in perspiration for no apparent reason, you’re probably experiencing night sweats. While most people get a bit overheated now and then, ongoing night sweats can be a sign of a serious medical [...]
A Guide to Shingles Vaccination in Australia Herpes zoster, known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. In Australia, significant strides have been made in preventing this painful condition through effective vaccination strategies. Understanding shingles Shingles typically presents [...]
Food allergies in Australian children- what you need to know Food allergies are on the rise in Australia, affecting 5-10% of children. Understanding allergies, recognising the symptoms, and knowing how to respond can help parents to feel less stressed about their child's condition, and manage the risks more effectively. [...]
Anogenital warts What are anogenital warts? Anogenital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and can affect the anus and the genitals. There are over 150 types of HPV and if you’ve ever had sex, you’ve been exposed to HPV. Most types of HPV don’t cause any symptoms [...]
How to get rid of Jock Itch What is Jock Itch? Jock Itch is a common name for the medical condition also known as "Tinea Cruris". Jock Itch is caused by a fungus which naturally lives on the skin, but under certain conditions overgrows and leads to an itchy [...]
Managing Psoriasis What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic (long term) skin condition that causes areas of the skin to become thickened, red, and scaly (described as "plaques"). It affects men and women, across all ethnicities, occurring more commonly in adults than children. The peak ages of onset are [...]
How to treat Head Lice What are Head Lice? Head Lice are small insects that live in human hair and feed on blood from the scalp. Outbreaks are very common in childcare centres, schools and residential facilities. How do Head Lice spread? Head Lice are spread by close head-to-head [...]
