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.
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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.
Chickenpox in adults
For those adults who didn't catch chickenpox in childhood, or who haven't been vaccinated, an attack of chickenpox can produce serious, sometimes lethal, complications.
Heat rash or prickly heat
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.
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.
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.
