Conditions
Skin conditions
From allergic reactions, to painful spots, find out more here.
Most people will suffer with a skin condition at some point in their lives.
While many skin complaints can be easily treated with over-the-counter creams or gels, some may be a sign of an underlying health concern.
Whatever the worry, we’ve got a range of expert-approved articles on skin conditions. Whether you’ve an itchy scalp, flaky feet, eczema, dermatitis or an allergic reaction to something you’ve eaten or medication being taken, find out more about the causes and treatment here.
Our top articles for skin
Cancer
5 myths about sun damage
Are you aware of the damage the sun can cause us if we don’t take precautions? We take a look at our top 5 sun myths.
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Headphones and ear health
Registered nurse Greatrex explains how extended use of headphones can affect hearing and ear health and shares her tips for keeping your ears healthy.
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Face masks and skin irritation
How to avoid skin irritation, soreness and break-outs when wearing a face mask.
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Sun damage: the risks and how to protect yourself
A spell of sunlight is good for your physical and mental health, but it's important to protect your skin. Here, we outline some of the risks of sun damage to your skin and share some simple steps to help you stay safe.
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Top tips for sun protection
Enjoy the sun this summer by following our sun safe tips.
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Brown mark under toe
There are several reasons why we can see discolouring under the toe nail and usually they aren't a cause for concern. Our Health at Hand team look at the options and when to seek medical help.
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Lump on scalp
We enclose some details of what these lumps caused by these minor ailments look like...
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Scab in nose
Dry crusty irritation of the nasal passages can be very uncomfortable. It can be caused and made worse to by various external sources as described here.
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Headache and lump on head
There are many different conditions that cause a lump to appear on the head...
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Treatment for acne
Even with treatment acne can actually take several months to clear up...
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Small white lumps around the eye
Problems on eyes and eyelids are fairly common and rarely serious, however you should seek medical immediately if you have pain in or around the eye or experience loss of vision.
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Shingles and scarring
Shingles is a viral infection known as herpes Zoster and is part of the virus family that causes chicken pox...
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Lichen sclerosus
Dermovate cream can certainly help with lichen sclerosus flare ups and can be used once or twice daily...
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Itchy skin along varicous vein
Varicose veins generally appear on the calves of the legs and may cause aching or throbbing legs...
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I have a small lump on my head, should I be concerned?
Lumps and bumps on the head can occur for a number of reasons..
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Allergies eczema and immunotherapy
Sometimes it's difficult to identify the exact cause of allergies. Often eczema-related allergy is known as contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis.
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Topical steroid addiction.
Topical steroids remain one of the most important treatments for eczema.If used correctly they can control symptoms such as inflammation and irritation and are known to improve the patient’s quality of life.
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How can I treat or get rid of eczema on my penis
There are a number of skin conditions that can affect the penis...
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What’s that spot? 10 types and tips for parents
Are your child’s spots just itchy and sore or a symptom of something more sinister?
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Hard lump in my upper arm
Most lumps are harmless and can be a variety of things, from a simple cyst to, rarely, something more serious. They can be caused by infections, inflammation, disease or trauma. AXA health expert, Jason Webb explains.
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