Researchers find that a scalp cooling system may reduce chemo-induced hair loss.
Dermatology
Warts: self-care
Warts are benign growths of skin caused by the human papillomavirus and transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact. Find out what products are available for warts.
Shingles self-care
Shingles is a painful viral skin rash that usually appears on one side of your waist, but can affect your chest, back, legs or face.
Psoriasis self-care
Psoriasis is a skin condition that can occur anywhere on your skin. Find out what products are available for psoriasis.
Leg ache – causes and symptoms
Leg ache or leg pain is a symptom with many possible causes, that may involve muscles, nerves or blood vessels.
A gut feeling about eczema
Researchers look at the gut bugs in infants with eczema and the association between the microbiome and risk of eczema among infants. This is what they found.
Foot care
Common foot care problems include fungal foot infections, e.g. athlete's foot and fungal nail infections, and warts, corns and calluses. Find out what products are available for foot care.
Dermatitis/eczema: self-care
Dermatitis/eczema causes the skin to become red and itchy, sometimes dry and flaky, with swelling, a rash, and blisters may occur. Find out what products are available for dermatitis and eczema.
Acne: self-care
Acne usually starts in teenage years. Skin pores become blocked with oil, trapping dead skin cells and bacteria, causing pimples. Find out what products are available for acne.
Urticaria (hives): self-care
Urticaria (hives) is an itchy rash anywhere on your body, characterised by red, raised, skin wheals. Find out what products are available for urticaria.
