Health Blog — Skin Conditions

Acne is a very common condition and although it mostly occurs when we are in our teens, other age groups can be affected too - from newborn babies to adults and even pets!

We share everything you might want to know about this skin condition...

Warts are commonly found skin conditions of small skin growths that can be painful and unsightly.

The good news is that warts are usually harmless and can be resolved quickly and without stinging or pain.

A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin and is usually composed of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons, including as a result of infections, surgery, injuries or inflammation of tissue. 

We share information on how to fade those scars...

Skin tags and moles are two common types of skin growths, and the good news is they’re usually harmless.

Explore safe, gentle solutions that let you care for skin tags and moles naturally—even in sensitive areas—without worry or discomfort.

Warts can appear anywhere on the body but are most commonly found on the hands and feet.

We share information on when they can cause pain and discomfort and what to do about them.

Skin tags are painless growths on the skin, connected to the skin by a small, thin stalk called a peduncle.  They become quite common in both men and women - especially after the age of fifty. Although they can appear anywhere on your body, though they’re commonly found in places where there are skin folds.  Find out more and what you can do about them.

Wrinkles can be divided into two categories; there are those fine surface lines and then there are deep furrows.

If the collagen and elastin in the connective tissues of our skin is weakened or if they decrease in number, wrinkles can then appear.

Those who suffer from either of these conditions can become confused perhaps not realizing that hemorrhoids and anal fissures are different conditions.

• A hemorrhoid is when a vein in the anus becomes swollen.

• An anal fissure is when there is a tear or a crack in the anus.

Verrucas, which are also known as plantar warts, can be a nuisance.

They are localized thickenings of the skin caused by infection in the outer layer of the skin. 

We share information on how to identify and then how to treat verrucas.

There are two serious skin conditions that can sometimes cause confusion. 

These are eczema and rosacea.

We share the differences, making it easier to tell them apart.