Skin, Hair & Nails
DRY SKINDry skin is more prone to roughness, flakiness and scaling, and can easily become itchy, irritated or cracked. Read more... |
ECZEMA & DERMATITISDermatitis is an itchy, inflammatory skin problem that can have numerous different causes. The condition commonly called eczema is an allergic form of dermatitis, and is known medically as atopic dermatitis. Read more... |
HAIR & SCALP HEALTHLike your skin, the condition of your hair is a reflection of your overall state of health. It may also be affected by exposure to the sun, heat and chemicals, and by hereditary or hormonal factors. Read more... |
NAIL PROBLEMSLike your hair, the condition of your nails is a reflection of your nutritional status. They may also be affected by exposure to chemicals, and in some cases by underlying health problems. Read more... |
PSORIASISPsoriasis is characterised by the accumulation of scaly pink-red or silvery-white patches on the skin, which may or may not be itchy. Read more... |
STRETCH MARKSStretch marks are wavy stripes appearing in the skin of the abdomen, buttocks, breasts or thighs. Read more... |
ACNEThe term acne is used to describe pimples, blackheads, white heads and cysts. These lesions are most problematic during the teenage years, but may also persist into adulthood. Read more... |
COLD SORESCold sores are lesions that occur around the lips and nose, starting as blisters and progressing to scabbed sores. They are caused by one of the Herpes family of viruses, and consequently share many features with genital herpes, chicken pox, and shingles. Read more... |
WOUNDSMost skin wounds heal naturally and relatively quickly, but severe or infected wounds may take longer to resolve. Circulatory problems may also delay wound healing. Read more... |
