There are a number of acne medications available through your doctor or pharmacist that can help treat and prevent acne.
Dermatology
Skin cancer types and treatments explained
Understanding the different types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma and treatment options.
Video: Acne – Dr Golly
There are lots of different words used to describe acne, including blackheads, whiteheads, zits, pimples, cysts and nodules. Let’s have a look at acne.
Itch
Itching (medical term pruritus) can be one of the most distressing physical sensations we experience.
MRSA superbug infections rising in kids with eczema
MRSA superbug incidence is rising dramatically in children with eczema.
Rosacea linked to increased risk of dementia
Rosacea, the skin condition, is associated with an increased risk of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Paronychia
Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin bordering a fingernail or toenail. This inflammation can be classified as acute or chronic, depending on your symptoms, the cause of the inflammation and how long you have had it.
Corns and calluses
Among the most common causes of sore feet are calluses and corns. Calluses are bigger than corns and usually found on the sole of the foot.
Tick removal: First aid and prevention
Tick removal techniques that use tweezers run the risk of squeezing the tick – doctors now recommend freezing the tick while it's on the skin to avoid allergic reactions and tick-related illnesses.
Shin pain (shin splints)
Shin pain or shin splints encompasses a few specific conditions causing pain down the shin or along the inside of the lower leg.
