Rough, bumpy skin? It could be Keratosis Pilaris. introduction causes treatment helpful tips What is Keratosis Pilaris? Keratosis Pilaris is a very common skin condition- so common, in fact, that it’s often considered to be a “skin type”. It shows up as dry bumpy skin that feels rough [...]
10 things fingernails reveal about your health Infections Splitting Melanoma Clubbing Changes in the appearance of your fingernails can be caused by many different health issues. A lot of these problems are not of major concern, but some may be more serious, and need to be recognised and diagnosed. [...]
Sunburn- what's the best treatment? treatment complications prevention We all know we should be sun-smart and steer clear of sunburn at all costs- but now and then it happens accidentally, due to a quick snooze in the sun or a long afternoon on the beach. So, if the damage [...]
Lichen Sclerosus what is Lichen Sclerosus? who gets it? diagnosis treatment When women experience itchiness or irritation of the genital area, often the first assumption is that it’s thrush. Some women may buy over the counter thrush treatments, others may have thrush diagnosed and treated by a doctor. [...]
What causes warts and what wart treatments work? spread treatment cryotherapy How do you get warts? Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This can affect anyone, but can more easily enter damaged or irritated skin (e.g. if you bite your nails). Children are more prone to [...]
Fungal toenail infection- symptoms, causes & treatment diagnosis causes treatment A fungal toenail infection can be stubborn and hard to get rid of. It may cause less concern in winter, when feet can be hidden away from view. But when summer comes and it’s time for the beach, unsightly [...]
Thrush- what causes it and how is it treated? what is thrush? causes symptoms treatment What is thrush? Thrush is caused by a yeast known as “candida albicans”, which lives naturally in parts of the body including the vagina and bowels. Although candida usually causes no problems, sometimes [...]
Pitted Keratolysis- a common & curable cause of smelly feet what is pitted keratolysis? symptoms treatment What is Pitted Keratolysis? Pitted Keratolysis is a common cause of smelly feet. But unless you look closely you may not realise you have it. Several different bacteria may be to blame, including [...]
Cold Sores- symptoms, causes & treatment causes symptoms spread treatment What causes cold sores? Cold sores are an occasional nuisance for some people, but for others they can be a more frequent and troublesome problem. 1 in 5 people suffer from repeated bouts of cold sores or “herpes [...]
Nappy Rash- why it happens and what to do about it causes symptoms prevention treatment What causes nappy rash? No matter how careful parents and carers are, most babies get nappy rash at some stage. It’s caused by a few factors that combine to inflame the skin- exposure [...]
