Tweet What are the symptoms of bacterial skin infections? Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungus. Bacterial infections causes the skin to become red and inflamed with clusters of spots sometimes filled with pus. Impetigo is a type of bacterial skin infection that starts as a spot and develops into a blister spreading very quickly through...
Tweet A few years ago corrective eye surgery was only available to the wealthier clients of private doctors. However, technology has progressed rapidly, and now laser eye treatments are available at much lower prices. There are now several different types of corrective surgery available, each of which utilises a different technology. Types of treatment Lasik Lasik is short for...
Tweet What causes Cold Sores? Cold sores are more common than you may think, affecting about 20% of the population. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is a virus passed on through close forms of personal contact, such as kissing and sexual intercourse. The virus invades cells of the outer layer of the skin and causes...
TweetWhat is Roaccutane? Roaccutane can be prescribed by your skin specialist doctor to treat severe cases of acne that have not responded successfully to other treatments. Roaccutane is a retinoid compound that contains a substance called isotretinoin, which is chemically related to vitamin A. How does Roaccutane work? Roaccutane works by reducing the amount of sebum and grease produced...
TweetAcne is a skin problem very common with teenagers, it can also affect some people during their adult life as well, most commonly women. On average acne can last for up to eight years if left untreated. It affects mainly the face, sometimes the back, shoulders and chest, causing different types of spots. In general girls tend to develop...
TweetWhat are Warts and Verrucas? Wart is a small thickened growth on the skin surface that affects only the outside layer of the skin causing itchy or irritation in some cases. It has a rough and crusty texture, usually with the same pigmentation as the rest of the skin, sometimes it can be slightly darker. It can appear anywhere...
TweetBBC News reported yesterday that a new drug has been developed to tackle the obesity epidemic. The pill will be offered to patients with a BMI of over 28 (i.e. those who are very overweight / borderline obese). The drug which has been licensed to sell over the counter is Orlistat, which actually stops fat from being absorbed into...
TweetHydroquinone Therapy is a treatment for hyperpigmentation on the skin, which causes brown spots on the skin due to the increase amount of melanin pigment in the skin, which can be hereditary, as in freckles, or developed with age, as in “old age spots”. It can also be caused due to hormonal changes during pregnancy or from the use...
TweetAsthma reoccurrence can intervene with daily life, preventing an asthma attack can help the sufferer to carry on with their life as normal as possible. In order to receive treatment for asthma you need to see your doctor, who can prescribe medication such as preventers and relievers, which are taken through an inhaler. The relievers are used when the...
Tweet A Punch graft is a surgical procedure that cuts out and removes the damaged and scarred skin, leaving a hole in the skin, which is filled with a matching piece of unscarred skin, normally taken from the skin behind the ear. The new skin is taped in place and takes between five to seven days to heal. The...
TweetIndented soft scars can be elevated using a number of different substances that can be injected into the skin, such as collagen, hyaluronic acid or fat. The quantity injected into the skin will depend on the size and firmness of the scar. An injection of collagen can improve the appearance of the scar straight after application, but it does...
TweetLaser scar revision is a technique that can improve surgical, acne, chicken pox and other types of scars. Within this method the damaged skin is removed or remodelled using a high-energy light. After recovering the skin may stay pink for many weeks or months, especially if the skin is resurfaced with carbon dioxide laser. Different types of laser can...
TweetDermabrasion is a technique used on the treatment of acne scars, pockmarks, surgical scars or minor defects of the skin’s texture. An electrical machine is used to remove the outer layers of the skin, producing a more even shape to the surface of the skin. Although it is an effective way of improving the appearance of the scarred tissue...
TweetScar is a mark left on the skin, which is formed by fibrous tissue in replacement of the normal skin after an injury, disease or surgery. It is a normal part of the healing process as the skin tries to repair itself. The greater the wound to the skin and the longer it takes for the skin to recover...
TweetWhat is chemical peeling? It is a chemical surgery treatment that can be used to improve the appearance of the skin. An acid solution is applied to the skin separating layers of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). The epidermis remains in place, acting as a biological dressing until it peels off and is replaced by the regenerated...
TweetAthlete’s foot is a very common skin infection, which starts off in between the toes and can spread to the rest of the foot. It is not restricted to just athletes, it can develop in anyone who suffers from hot and sweaty feet. It usually produces flaky white and itchy areas of skin between the toes. If it spreads...