Skin Conditions
Premature Ageing Of The Skin
Repeated exposure to the sun contributes to premature ageing and wrinkling of the skin, as well as increasing the risk…
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Acne
Acne is one of the most common diseases in dermatology. It usually begins at puberty due to hormonal changes which…
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Skin Cancer
TYPES OF SKIN CANCER There are 3 main types of skin cancer: 1. Basal cell carcinoma – the most common…
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Ageing Of Skin
Only about 10% – 20%1 of skin ageing is inevitable and is due to the passing of time and gravity,…
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Sensitive Skin
Skin reactions to commonly known irritants such as alcohol, aluminium, lanolin, colour and fragrance. Skin irritations that are usually red,…
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Atopic Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Infantile Eczema
The term atopy was originally used to describe a group of patients who had a personal family history of hay…
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Bed Sore Prevention
A bedsore is an ulcer or reddened, sore skin on the buttocks, heels and elbows which occurs on immobilised patients…
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Burns (minor), Cuts, Abrasions
Burns (Minor) Minor burns are those that damage the epidermis only. The symptoms are painful erythema and possibly swelling. In a…
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Chicken Pox
Chicken pox is an acute infectious viral disease. The incubation period is 11 – 20 days. It is mainly children who…
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Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is due to an over-activity of the sebaceous glands. It appears as an accumulation of oily scales which form…
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Dandruff
Dandruff is an excessive flaking of skin on the scalp, with some skin flakes caught amongst the hair. Shedding of surface…
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Dermatitis, Eczema
Dermatitis and eczema are interchangeable terms. Both are used to describe inflammation of the skin which may be the result…
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Dry Skin
Normal skin has a smooth and glowing appearance; dry skin is dull in appearance, and may be rough, scaly and prone…
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Facial Rashes
The skin on the face is more sensitive than most areas on the body and facial rashes may occur easily, especially…
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Fungal Infections
Fungal or mycotic infections may occur in many different areas of the body- on the feet or between the toes,…
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Foot Care
Cracked Heels Rough, dry, toughened and/or cracked skin on the feet and heels. Foot Odour The sweat glands in our…
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Hair Care
Hair is an important part of our appearance. A healthy scalp means healthy hair. Maintaining a healthy scalp is therefore…
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Hand Inflammation
Hand inflammation may appear as a red, itching rash, and the skin is usually dry. It may feel taut, show…
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Heat Rash Or Prickly Heat
Heat rash is caused by a blockage of the sweat duct by a keratin plug. This condition is caused by…
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Herpes Simplex (cold Sores), Herpes Zoster (shingles)
Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) Herpes simplex is one of the most common infections of man. The virus most often affects…
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Hives, Insect Bites
Hives In hives (urticaria) the superficial blood vessels are the seat of response and the substances reaching them and causing…
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Itching Skin (pruritus)
Itching is a feeling of the skin which induces scratching. By scratching, we replace the sensation of itch with the…
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Measles (includes German Measles)
Measles is a severe contagious disease, which mostly occurs in children. A running nose, conjunctivitis, a cough and high temperature…
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Napkin Rash
PINETARSOL BAR, PINETARSOL GEL Pinetarsol Bar and Pinetarsol Gel are soap alternatives which can be used to cleanse the skin…
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Pregnancy Itch
Pruritus during pregnancy is fairly common. It is often generalised and the skin appears normal except for excoriations. The pruritus…
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Pruritus Ani, Vulvae
Pruritus ani (or itching of the anal area) can cause great distress and has many causes. Some of the causes…
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Psoriasis (includes Psoriasis Of The Scalp)
Psoriasis is characterised by sharply defined, red patches of skin which soon become covered with dry, silvery scales. Beneath the…
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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is a common dermatitis with a characteristic distribution. It appears in areas where sebaceous glands are numerous such…
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Sunburn
Sunburn is caused by exposure of the skin to UV rays of the sun. Minor degrees of sunburn are evident…
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