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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
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.
Read moreAllergies
Allergies eczema and immunotherapy
Sometimes it is difficult to identify the exact cause of allergies. Often eczema related allergy is known as contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis.
Read moreSkin
What causes irritating itchy skin?
There are several reasons why skin can become irritated and itchy...
Read moreShoulder, neck, and head
Lump on scalp
We enclose some details of what these lumps caused by these minor ailments look like...
Read moreSkin
Headache and lump on head
There are many different conditions that cause a lump to appear on the head...
Read moreSkin
I have a small lump on my ribs
The most common reason for a lump forming on the ribs is something known as a lipoma which is a collection of fatty tissue...
Read moreConditions
Treatment for acne
Even with treatment Acne can actually take several months to clear up...
Read moreMusculoskeletal
I have a small lump on my left hand side of my head...
Lumps and bumps under the skin are common and they can appear anywhere on the body...
Read moreSkin
Skin burn antibiotics
How long it takes to recover from a burn or scald depends on how serious it is and how it's treated...
Read moreSkin
Best creams for scars after surgery
Often scars like this can cause anxiety and disrupt sleep, so we can understand it must be causing you considerable discomfort.
Read moreSkin
Shingles and scarring
Shingles is a viral infection known as herpes Zoster and is part of the virus family that causes chicken pox...
Read moreSkin
Lichen sclerosus
Dermovate cream can certainly help with lichen sclerosus flare ups and can be used once or twice daily...
Read moreSkin
Red pin prick spots
I have red pin prick spots all over my back, tummy and torso. I feel achey, flu like symptoms and am very tired.
Read moreMusculoskeletal
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.
Read moreSkin
Burning pain on sole of foot
Foot pain on the sole of the foot can have different causes...
Read moreSkin
Treatments for shingles
Shingles (herpes varicella-zoster) is likely to manifest itself in the form of a blistery rash affecting the torso (front / back), and sometimes the body and face. Registered pharmacist, Maria Yiangou looks at common treatments for shingles and shares some self-help tips for sufferers.
Read moreSkin
Could the lump above my eyebrow be cancer?
Here is an overview of some of the more common conditions that can cause lumps to appear on or below and on the surface of the skin.
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Do I have vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a skin condition characterised by patches of skin...
Read moreSkin
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.
Read moreConditions
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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