Food allergies are on the rise in Australia, affecting 5-10% of children. Understanding allergies, recognising the symptoms, and knowing how to respond can help parents to feel less stressed about their child's condition, and manage the risks more effectively. Book a GP appointment [...]
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 difference between Dermatitis and [...]
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 further mites and worsening infection. The [...]
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 [...]
Urticaria- what causes hives and how is it treated? what is urticaria? Causes Treatment Tests What is Urticaria? Urticaria (commonly known as “hives”) is a common itchy rash- around 20% of people get it at some point in life. It usually leads to raised pink itchy skin lesions, [...]
