Hirsutism is the problem of having too much hair on the face or body. In women with hirsutism, the hair is course and pigmented and grows in areas where men tend to grow hair.
Dermatology
Dry skin
Complications can develop when you have dry skin. Often this is linked to the fact that healthy skin acts like a natural barrier, whereas unhealthy skin – including dry skin – offers less protection.
Bunions
A bunion is an abnormal swollen bony bump that appears on the base of the big toe joint. Treatment options include correct footwear, pads and toe inserts, medicines and surgery.
Skin dryness relieved by vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) may be a simple and cost-effective approach to relieve dry skin, according to Australian researchers.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common skin condition which causes the face to become red and inflamed, with enlarged and broken blood vessels. It is not related to alcohol consumption.
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a generalised disease which produces fibrosis, degeneration and inflammation of skin and other tissue. People with scleroderma have too much of a protein called collagen.
Stye
A stye (sty) is an infection of a follicle or gland at the base of an eyelash, caused by bacteria, usually Staphylococcus. It happens when the follicle becomes clogged with oil or dirt.
Allergy testing a waste of time in hives (urticaria)
People with chronic urticaria may be put through unnecessary and expensive allergy testing, when the focus should be on managing their symptoms.
