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