Urticaria- what causes hives and how is it treated? what is urticaria? Causes Treatment Tests What is Urticaria? Urticaria (commonly known as “hives”) is a common itchy rash- around 20% of people get it at some point in life. It usually leads to raised pink itchy skin lesions, [...]
Sweating too much- what causes it and when is it serious? Sweating is the body’s natural way of cooling down- sweat evaporates from the skin and allows body temperature to drop. Short term increases in sweating may happen in hot surroundings, during exercise or if a person has an acute fever or infection. [...]
Threadworms- symptoms & treatment Spread Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment What are thread worms? Threadworms (also known as pinworms) are small white worms that infect the human intestine. Infestation with threadworms is a common problem, particularly in younger children, though it can quickly spread through an entire household! How do [...]
Keratosis Pilaris- a common cause of rough & bumpy skin 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 [...]
10 things your fingernails can tell you 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 [...]
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. Either [...]
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 [...]
