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Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment

By Marcia

Seborrheic Dermatitis causes redness and greasy-looking “scales” on the skin. The areas of the skin with a high concentration of oil glands tend to be the most affected, like the scalp, sides of the nose, eyebrows, eyelids, behind the ears and the middle of the chest. Occasionally other areas can also be affected, such as the... »

Causes of Varicose Ulcers

By Marcia

When varicose veins occur the flow of blood back into the veins lead to continuous high blood pressure in the leg, which can cause ulcers, mainly at the ankles, and it can be accompanied by swelling and red, itchy, scaly skin around the ulcer. When a cut occurs in the skin of the leg,... »

What is Shingles/Herpes Zoster

By Marcia

Shingles is an infection of a nerve caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. Early symptoms include localised pain, headache or fatigue. Shingles can happen at any age, but is more common and painful in older adults. The virus attacks a nerve root and follows the line of that nerve, causing painful blisters... »

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