Health Blog

Spider veins are tiny blood vessels which have become dilated so that they run close to the skin's surface. They look like fine purple or red wiggly lines.

Many who develop this type of veins find them embarrassing or unsightly - and really wish they could do something about them.

They are normally found on the legs but can also appear on the breasts, arms and even the face. They are more likely in women than in men.

We share more information and what you can do to help with the appearance of spider veins...

When you have a plantar wart (also known as a verruca) on the sole of your foot, you can suffer from considerable pain and discomfort.

We share the signs and symptoms and what you can do to help with the pain and discomfort and to get rid of the plantar wart itself...

Nail fungus thrives in warm, sweaty environments, just like the inside of your favorite shoes. And when you spot a yellow or white mark on your nail and ignore it? You’re giving it exactly what it wants.

• Are you a former ballet dancer with years of dancing on points?
• Do you have the habit of running around barefoot, stubbing your toes?
• Do you regularly drop objects on your feet?

Suddenly, when you are in your late thirties to forties, you could find you have the problem of ingrowing toenails...

 Sadly, our hands will often be the first area to show our age.  They can betray us more than our neck, our chest, our face or even our gray hair!

As we age, the skin on our hands grows thinner and slacker with obvious bulging veins - and age spots.

Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a surprisingly common disorder of the facial skin with as many as 415 million worldwide affected with this skin condition.  However, many of them do not even realize they have it.

We help you to understand rosacea and what you can to help with this condition...

Skin tags are harmless, but they can be annoying, especially if they catch on clothing or jewelry. While they pose no medical risk, many people choose to remove them for comfort or cosmetic reasons. Traditional methods like cryotherapy, excision, or electrocautery can be effective but may require a doctor’s visit and cause minor discomfort. For those seeking a gentler alternative, natural solutions can provide a painless way to address skin tags at home.

One of the things we can start to notice on our skin as we grow older are age spots or dark spots - and the clue is in the name! 

They can start to appear especially over the age of fifty although they can be visible earlier when a lot of time is spent in the sun...