When it comes to skin conditions and other infections, they can be very varied in terms of symptoms, causes and severity. While most of them are harmless and pose a problem mostly in term of aesthetic considerations, some of them, such as eczema can be symptoms of other, more serious medical conditions, so early identification and diagnosis should still be your primary concern.
Skin conditions are usually treated with topical creams and lotions which act locally in order to provide relief from symptoms, but in some cases, tablet medicines might be prescribed, provided there is the need for such an approach. In our skin health section, you will find detailed information on the most common skin conditions in the UK, while also having a chance to contact our medical professionals online and ask them to assess your suitability for any of the mentioned medications and remedies.
Acne is a troublesome skin condition that can be very uncomfortable for those affected, but that is, at the same time, easily treated with proper medication. Caused by the inflammation of the skin’s sebaceous glands, this condition is commonly viewed with frustration by those affected. In our section on the topic you will be able to find information on how to deal with this uncomfortable condition.
Rosacea is a skin condition marked by inflammation of acne-like buds and surrounding redness on the face. Considered to be rather uncomfortable, both because of the increased sensitivity of the affected areas of skin and because of aesthetic considerations, rosacea is surprisingly common, affecting as much as 45% of world’s population.
There are different types of eczema, it is is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough, and it is usually used as a general term. It’s also known as atopic dermatitis. It affects males and females equally.
Solar keratosis, also known as actinic keratosis (often abbreviated to AK) is a skin condition marked by the formation of rough patches of dry skin. The exact appearance and size can significantly vary among those affected – while some notice just small points, no larger than a pinhead, others might struggle with scales 3cm in diameter.
The condition is due to infection with bacteria, usually yellow staphylococci or streptococci. Skin damage such as cuts, insect bites or surgical procedures are usually the causes.
Fungal skin infections are, as the name implies, health conditions marked by the presence of certain types of microscopic fungi on the skin. Many common skin conditions such as ringworm, athlete’s foot and brown spots on the skin all belong to this category. In our section on the topic, you can learn more about fungal skin infections.
Eye infections occur when micro-organisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses invade any part of the eyeball or the surrounding area. An infection in your eye can show up in many different ways. A lot depends on which part of your eye the problem occurs.
An acute ear infection is an infection of the mucous membranes of the middle ear. Ear infections can be due to both viruses and bacteria, and occur most frequently during the winter months. These bacteria lie in the ear canal in front of the oesophagus and can cause eczema and inflammation.
Topical or local anaesthetics will simply desensitise a specific area of the body. They are commonly used for minor surgical procedures and cases involving primarily the skin, such as injection, vaccination, wart removal, cryotherapy, or even for tattooing people who have low pain tolerance.
Fungal nail infections, better known within the medical community as onychomycosis, are relatively common condition that affects toenails and in some rarer cases, they can also develop on fingernails.
The most common type is herpes simplex type 1 (HSV 1) and is usually characterized by mouth ulcers or cold sores. Antiviral creams like aciclovir or penciclovir (also known as Fenistil) may increase the rate of recovery of a recurrent mouth ulcer if used properly.
Conjunctivitis is a medical condition marked by the characteristic redness and watering of the eyes, and in some cases by the production of excess mucus within the eye.
Medically known as rhinosinusitis, a sinus or nasal infection occurs when the nasal cavities become infected, swollen or inflamed. Nasal infections can be the most uncomfortable and bothersome conditions one could ever experience.
Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that is manifested through red or purple, dry, scaly and itchy patches in the skin. These abnormal skin patches are a long-term autoimmune condition and can emerge as five different types and is most commonly seen on the forearms, shins, around the navel and on the scalp.
Threadworm, also known as pinworm, is a small parasite that commonly take their refuge to humans intestines. The parasite is often found in children, but can also affect adults. The infestation starts trough ingesting the eggs that are then transported to the intestines.
