What is Hyperhidrosis? (Excessive sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is the term for excessive sweating, which occurs mainly on the hands, feet, underarms, but can affect all areas of the body. Many people with this condition experience social embarrassme...

Truths about Rosacea

1 in 10 people suffer from rosacea, although it is often misdiagnosed as acne. Rosacea is characterised by a red rash, and affected skin can often show signs of broken blood vessels, red spots and pus...

New treatment for Vitiligo

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...

Rosacea – Facial redness and flushing

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...

Causes of brittle nails

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. ...

What is Vitiligo?

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...

What is the mask of pregnancy?

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...

Facial pigmentation

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...

Eczema – Allergy or not?

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...

Treating dry cracked hands

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 ...