Anogenital warts What are anogenital warts? Anogenital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and can affect the anus and the genitals. There are over 150 types of HPV and if you’ve ever had sex, you’ve been exposed to HPV. Most types of HPV don’t cause any symptoms [...]
How to get rid of Jock Itch What is Jock Itch? Jock Itch is a common name for the medical condition also known as "Tinea Cruris". Jock Itch is caused by a fungus which naturally lives on the skin, but under certain conditions overgrows and leads to an itchy [...]
Managing Psoriasis What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic (long term) skin condition that causes areas of the skin to become thickened, red, and scaly (described as "plaques"). It affects men and women, across all ethnicities, occurring more commonly in adults than children. The peak ages of onset are [...]
How to treat Head Lice What are Head Lice? Head Lice are small insects that live in human hair and feed on blood from the scalp. Outbreaks are very common in childcare centres, schools and residential facilities. How do Head Lice spread? Head Lice are spread by close head-to-head [...]
Painful fingers in winter? It could be Chilblains What are Chilblains? Chilblains are caused by repeated exposure to cold air, leading to inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin. Symptoms of Chilblains include itch, swelling, pain, redness and occasionally blistering of the fingers or toes. How long [...]
Why does Eczema get worse in winter? What is Eczema? Eczema is inflamed skin. It can be difficult to distinguish from other skin conditions. Symptoms include: Redness Itch Dryness Weeping and crusting Thickened scaly & cracked skin (if longstanding) Skin infections Request a medical certificate [...]
What's the best treatment for smelly feet? What causes smelly feet? The medical word for smelly feet is “Bromodosis”. It can happen to absolutely anyone. There are several causes of smelly feet. Three of the commonest causes of smelly feet are: Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Pitted keratolysis - this is commoner in men. Bacteria [...]
What are the symptoms of Melanoma? What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. It tends to occur in parts of the body that are regularly exposed to the sun, though less commonly it can develop in areas that don’t usually get sun exposure (for example, [...]
Scabies- symptoms, diagnosis & treatment What is Scabies? Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation, caused by a tiny mite, called Sarcoptes scabeii. Due to its small size (2-4mm), it’s difficult to see without magnification. The mites form burrows in the skin where they lay their eggs, leading to [...]
Chicken Pox spread symptoms vaccine treatment Chicken Pox is a viral infection, caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus, which is a type of herpes virus. Children in Australia are routinely immunised against Chicken Pox at 18 months, as part of a 4 in 1 vaccine with the MMR [...]
