Flaky scalps are a very common problem but the reasons for a flaky scalp are not always as simple as you might think. The scalp is often the most ignored part of the body when it comes to skin, but in fact scalps are often very sensitive and highly vulnerable to skin conditions, especially dry [...]
Eye Eczema is more common than normal eczema, according to the latest figures, and is more common among middle age women than any other age group due to decades of wearing cosmetics and using eye make up removers. Atopic eye dermatitis is the umbrella term for all types of eye eczema and eye dermatitis. However [...]
It’s not talked about much, but both penis psoriasis and vaginal psoriasis are almost as common as any other type of psoriasis. Psoriasis on and around the genitals is more commonplace than most would like to admit, with penis psoriasis being more common than vaginal psoriasis. Genital psoriasis can appear spontaneously like any other type [...]
It’s widely accepted now that skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema are affected by a person’s psychological state of mind. Although many skin conditions are genetically inherited, their level of severity and the frequency of skin outbreaks are often dominated by psychological factors, creating a vicious cycle. Stress, emotional trauma, bereavement, divorce, redundancy, depression [...]
If you have spots, you tend to assume you have acne. But this is not always the case, in fact a lot of ‘spots’ are caused by other factors, including skin allergies, independent health conditions, infections or viruses. However if you use anti-acne treatments on many of these other ‘acne’ conditions, it can make the condition [...]
Red, itchy, dry and swollen eyelids are very common but the causes are varied, ranging form eyelid eczema to cold sores. The skin surrounding the eye is so sensitive, that often other health conditions will also manifest themselves in the skin around the eye. The key is to identifying the correct cause of the symptoms [...]
For Sophie Mathews, a 26-year old director of action model agency Shimma Studios fromSussex, even the thought of a new perfume or a lovely face cream for Christmas brings her out in a rash! Research shows that over 90% of women will receive a beauty related gift at Christmas time. Perfumes, soaps, creams and cosmetics [...]
By Amy Anderson Christmas is a time that can play havoc with your skin. From too much alcohol to new party clothes and scented gifts, your skin doesn’t rejoice at this festive time of year! So while you may return to work or school having had a joyful Christmas break, often your skin looks ruddy, [...]
Scientists have discovered a new type of arthritis which they are calling menopausal arthritis. BY Amy Anderson 15 June, 2007 A new type of arthritis A recent study (1) has shed new light on a little-known type of arthritis known as ‘menopausal arthritis’, which effects women at the onset of the menopause and causes moderate to severe pain [...]
New studies show that the UK’s 8 million arthritis sufferers could be increasing their risk of heart attack through their use of NSAID’s. BY Amy Anderson 15 June, 2007 Several studies carried out in the last year have highlighted possible dangers of taking high doses of painkillers, namely taken by the UK’s 8 million arthritis sufferers. The [...]
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