Heat rash or prickly heat is caused by blockage of sweat glands during times of high heat or humidity, causing itching or prickling of the skin.
Dermatology
Childhood rashes
Distinguish between the childhood rashes of rubella (German measles), measles, chickenpox and fifth disease ('slapped cheek' disease).
Impetigo
Impetigo – sometimes called school sores – is a very contagious skin infection. It is most common in children and infants and causes sores, especially on the face.
Female pattern hair loss
It's common for women to experience hair thinning with age, called female pattern hair loss. The pattern of hair loss is different in women compared to men and complete baldness is rare. See if you could be affected and what treatments are available.
Hair loss overview
Hair loss (alopecia) is common and can cause significant worry and anxiety. But there are several ways of treating and managing hair loss.
Male pattern hair loss
Male pattern hair loss is inherited and typically starts from about age 30. Treatments are available for men who wish to slow down hair loss, stimulate hair regrowth or disguise hair loss.
Cold sore infections
Find the answers to common questions about cold sores, irritating blisters which are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus and can be triggered by stress, fatigue or exposure to sunlight.
Feet: checklist for foot health
Foot problems such as smelly feet, athlete's foot, plantar warts, corns and infected toenails can all be alleviated through good foot care. Use this checklist of quick questions to check the health of your feet.
Dandruff
Dandruff is when your scalp sheds excessive amounts of larger-than-normal skin flakes. These flakes stick to the hair shafts, eventually falling on the collars and shoulders of clothes.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus, (SLE or simply lupus) is an auto-immune disease that causes pain and inflammation in the skin, joints and other parts of the body.
