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Warts - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Warts are small skin growths caused by viral infections. There are many different types of wart. Without treatment, about 65 per cent of infections spontaneously go away by themselves. Warts are small skin growths caused by viral infections. ...More…
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Sweat explained
Better Health — The main function of sweat is to control body temperature as it evaporates from the skin. Heat stroke can occur on a hot day if there is insufficient sweating. Hyperhidrosis is abnormal excessive sweating, most often without any known ...More…
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Scabies - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Scabies is caused by small mites that burrow into the skin. The skin reacts to the mites, causing red itching bumps or blisters to form. If you develop scabies, your sexual partners and all members of your household should also be treated with a ...More…
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Rosacea - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Rosacea is a type of skin inflammation that affects the face. Symptoms include a permanent flush and non-tender pustules. The cause is unknown. Treatment options include medications, surgery and avoidance of known triggers such as ...More…
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Pressure sores - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Anyone with reduced mobility, such as being confined to a bed or chair, is at risk of developing a pressure sore. This type of skin damage is difficult to treat and can lead to serious complications. Pressure sores are areas of damage to the skin ...More…
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Nappy rash
Better Health — Nappy rash is commonly caused when a baby's skin is exposed to a wet or dirty nappy for too long. Symptoms may include rash, blistering and ulcers. Treatment options include more frequent nappy changes and avoiding skin irritants such as soap and ...More…
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Frostbite - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Frostbite occurs when skin tissue freezes after exposure to cold weather. Symptoms include cold, white and hard skin, pain, itching, loss of feeling, mottled skin, swelling and blistering and tissue loss. Blood-filled blisters signal severe ...More…
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Erythema nodosum - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Erythema nodosum is a skin condition characterised by the formation of red and painful lumps, most commonly on the shins or lower legs. Other areas that may be affected include the ankles, calves, thighs, buttocks and arms. Known causes of ...More…
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Eczema treatments
Better Health — Eczema is a type of inflammatory skin condition with no known cause. Treatment options include moisturisers, oral antihistamines, corticosteroids, dietary adjustments, evening primrose oil, coal tar, ultraviolet radiation therapy (phototherapy) ...More…
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Eczema explained
Better Health — Eczema is a non-contagious skin condition that usually appears in early childhood. The skin becomes dry, cracked and itchy, and may weep. Causes are unknown but family history, allergies or travelling may inflame eczema. Moisturisers and oils, ...More…
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Eczema - coping tips
Better Health — Eczema symptoms can be worsened by common things such as weather, household chemicals and stress. Tips to help the symptoms include good hygiene, avoiding soap and other irritants and avoiding allergens such as dust mites, pollens, moulds and ...More…
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Cosmetic surgery - dermabrasion
Better Health — Dermabrasion is a resurfacing procedure used to smooth fine wrinkles and scars left by acne or previous surgery. Controlled surgical sanding 'refinishes' the top layers of the skin to give a smoother appearance. Alternatives to dermabrasion ...More…