Archive for category: Skin Conditions

New studies have seen a possibility of curing vitiligo with a common arthritis drug that is already being prescribed on the NHS. Vitiligo is a common, psychologically devastating skin condition that a...

Facial redness and flushing have a number of causes from diet to hormonal imbalances. Rosacea is a ‘red’ rash that usually occurs on the face. It is a long-term condition which generally affects Cauca...

Fingernail or toenail abnormalities can tell you a lot about your health. They’re often a sign of a fungal nail infection or injury but can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying disease. ...

Vitiligo is a skin condition, in which white patches develop on your skin. The patches are due to loss of colour (pigment) from areas of your skin. There are usually no other symptoms, but the appeara...

If you have noticed dark, blotchy, brown, confetti-like patches of skin on your forehead, upper lip and cheeks, you are most likely suffering from chloasma, also called Melasma. This type of Melasma i...

Melasma (pigmentation) is a common skin condition in adults that mainly affects the face. It is more common in women and people with darker skin. Whilst sun exposure generally makes it more pronounced...

The word ‘eczema’ is originally Greek, meaning ‘to boil’. In the original description of eczema, ‘bubbles’ under the skin, was the main finding. Today, it is defined as a group of inflammatory skin co...

Over winter, hands can become dry and dehydrated, which can lead to cracking. Use warm, not hot water to wash your hands. Using gentle moisturising soaps. Ingredients such as glycerin or lanolin can ...

A skin tag is a benign growth of skin cells. They tend to form in areas where the skin creases, such as your neck, breasts, armpits and groin area. Close to half the population has skin tags but are m...

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects over 4.5 million adults, as well as many children. It can start at any age and causes sufferers to develop flaky, red, crusty patches of skin covered...