Cancer treatments and their effect on the skin

Boosting and maintaining your skin’s elasticity is one of the best ways to prevent the formation of stretch marks.

Babies generally have very sensitive skin, but those with certain skin conditions are more likely to develop nappy rash

How to treat minor cuts and scratches

Warts are common skin infections that occur on almost any part of the body. They are caused by human papillomavirus.

Corns are mainly found on the top of toe-joints or on the side of feet and are raised, shiny domes of hard thickened skin with a hard nucleus or centre.

If you’ve noticed skin growths of different shapes and sizes on your genitals, groin or anal area, these may well be genital warts. This is a common condition spread through sexual contact. Fortunately, there are good options available related to treatment for genital warts.

Basal cell carcinoma is a very common skin cancer, especially in sunny climates like South Africa’s. Sun exposure causes basal cell carcinoma, and it appears as changes in the skin, such as bumps or scaly patches. On the positive side, most cases of basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated. However, it’s essential to catch…

Actinic keratosis is a rough or scaly patch that typically occurs on areas of the skin that have seen a lot of sun exposure over the years. Although this common skin condition isn’t usually serious in itself, you should seek treatment from a medical professional without delay because some cases can lead to skin cancer.

The reality is that 1 in 4 people world-wide are infected with intestinal worms

Keep baby’s skin protected this summer

Psoriasis is a disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the skin

Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, that occurs in humans and animals.1a While it often appears as a ring-shaped rash with a raised scaly border that worms its way around the edge, the infection itself has nothing to do with worms.

Everyone is likely to experience an injury leading to an open skin wound at some point in their lives. Luckily, most wounds, cuts and scrapes for instance, are minor and can usually be treated at home. Likewise, all wounds result in some level of scarring, but the appearance of scars is impacted by the healing…

When the skin barrier is compromised, dehydration can lead to cracks, inflammation and itching.

Hair loss is a common concern for many individuals, causing distress and affecting self-esteem

Excessive sweating can have serious negative impacts on your quality of life, but fortunately there are effective options available to deal with this common problem.

Incontinence is the body’s inability to control the release of urine and stool.

Cold sores are caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1A. The virus enters the body through a crack or damage in the skin thereafter it remains dormant inside the body in

If your skin is prone to rashes, itchiness and extreme dryness, you may have eczema.

WHAT IS A BACTERIAL SKIN INFECTION? Bacteria are microscopic organisms that live, thrive, and colonise on and inside your body. In fact, the body contains far more bacterial cells than human ones.1 Most bacteria are harmless, vital even, playing an important role in digestion and fighting infection.1 For example, beneficial gut bacteria help with digestion and…

Athletes foot is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, that occurs on the feet. Despite the name anyone can get it, not just athletes, and there are ways to prevent it.

Acne is a prevalent dermatological condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide.