Tips for taking care of your child`s feet. Information about babies' and toddlers' feet, walking, normal development and problems, choosing shoes and more.
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Pigeon toes
Many children have intoeing, or pigeon toes, a condition in which the feet point inwards when walking. Most of the time, intoeing naturally corrects itself as your child grows.
Bluebottle stings
The most effective way to treat a bluebottle sting and when you should seek medical help
Port wine stains
Port wine stains are birthmarks made up of tiny blood vessels. They are relatively common, occurring in 3 out of every 1000 babies.
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is the condition of excessive sweating. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments, as well as self-care.
Warts
Warts are most commonly found on the hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, knees, face and the skin around the nails.
Health Diary: National Skin Cancer Action Week
More than 2000 people in Australia die from skin cancer every year. Of the 3 types of skin cancer, melanoma is the most dangerous. If treated early it's curable. Find out how you can check your skin to detect any changes sooner rather than later.
Compression stockings
Compression stockings help improve blood flow in the legs and reduce swelling. They are often used by people with conditions such as varicose veins, leg ulcers, lymphoedema and blood clots.
Skin biology and structure
View this anatomical image of the structure of your skin layer by layer. See the epidermis, stratum corneum, sebaceous glands, collagen, elastin and dermis.
Thunderstorm asthma – things you should know
Following the thunderstorm asthma catastrophe in Melbourne, here are some quick tips about thunderstorm asthma, pollen and other triggers, and how to try to prevent it.
