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The dangers of sunstroke
Global warming has had a marked impact across the globe. Summer is starting earlier, and temperatures are higher every year.
How hormones affect the skin
Fluctuating hormones during pregnancy can create complexion problems or a radiant glow, or both extremes at different times.
When body art goes bad
Tattoos have become an exceedingly common practice. Its increased prevalence has led to a rise in report of cutaneous reactions.
Xerosis: All you need to know
Xerosis, or dry skin, is a common presenting complaint in dermatology. It doesn’t usually have serious implications but can be uncomfortable and aesthetically displeasing to patients.
Hair loss: the root of the problem
Hair loss or baldness (technically known as alopecia) is a loss of hair from the head or body. Unfortunately, as
Doctoring impetigo
Methicillin and gentamicin-resistant S.aureus strains have been reported to cause Impetigo, however, this is unusual in non-hospitalised patients. S. aureus
Soothe that sunburn
The fact is that nobody plans to go out and get sunburnt, but it’s imperative that we plan not to
Psoriasis: Attention to lifestyle can make life better
The skin lesions of psoriasis often cause considerable pain and discomfort, itching and bleeding, impacting on sleep, work, and enjoyment
Atopic dermatitis: risk factors
AD follows a relapsing course and is associated with elevated serum immunoglobulin (IgE) levels and a personal or family history
