Sep 02, 2021
Chilblains - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What are Chilblains? Chilblains or perniosis is an uncommon inflammatory skin condition that mainly occurs during colder temperatures. Patients will experience red,...
Jul 15, 2021
Hives (Urticaria) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Urticaria (Hives) – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment What are Hives (Urticaria)? Urticaria is a skin condition that occurs in the form...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Intertrigo? Symptoms & Causes
Intertrigo is a skin condition characterised by a rash located in flexures. This means intertrigo rash can be seen: Around the folds...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Melanoma?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that forms in the melanocytes or the pigment cells of the skin. It is the...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is quite a common skin infection in Australia. This skin condition is caused by a bacterial infection, predominantly by group A...
Oct 27, 2020
What is Acne?
Acne is a skin condition that affects both males and females. While acne normally starts when a person reaches
Oct 27, 2020
What is Tinea?
Tinea also known as “Ringworm” is quite a common infection of the skin, hair or nails caused by a variety of fungi...
Oct 20, 2020
Heat Rash
Heat rash which is also known as prickly heat or miliaria is a medical condition characterised by a painless, but itchy skin...
Oct 19, 2020
Eczema - What is it?
Eczema is a very common condition characterised by an irritation or inflammation of the skin.