Skin cancer

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Globally, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, accounting for at least 40% of all cancer cases. It is categorized into non-melanoma, which accounts for most skin cancers and is usually not life-threatening, and melanoma which can be life-threatening if left untreated.    Some people are more prone […]

Moles

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Moles are skin blemishes or stains that can appear anywhere on the face or body. They are usually brownish, but some may be darker or the same color as your skin. They usually have a round or oval shape with uniform edges. They can be flat or raised, smooth or […]

Warts and Verrucas

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Warts (also known as viral warts or verrucas) are the most common skin infection and most people will have them at some point in their life. They look like small rough lumps and usually appear on the hands or feet. They may also appear around the mouth or nose if […]

‘Lumps and bumps’ – or benign lesions

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview We all get lumps, bumps and marks on our skin that may concern us. But, whilst it can be worrying to find a new lump or mark, most of the time these are completely harmless. Lumps, bumps, and marks may be caused by several things. These include a superficial injury […]

Alopecia areata

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview If you have noticed small patches of hair loss it could be caused by a condition known as alopecia areata. This develops when the immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing the hair to fall out. Alopecia areata can be a distressing condition, but there are effective treatments that can […]

Psoriasis

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) inflammatory skin condition that causes red crusty patches to appear on the skin, which can look like they are covered in silvery scales. It can be aesthetically bothersome and feel uncomfortable, but it is not infectious. Symptoms can come and go and may range from […]

Eczema

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry, and cracked.  It usually affects areas where we have skin folds, including behind the knees and inside the elbows, around the neck, and around the eyes. It sometimes appears on the […]

Acne

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Acne is a very common disorder involving which occurs when the hair follicle and sebaceous gland become blocked, expanded and inflamed. There are several variants and degrees of acne. Symptoms Around 80% of people between 11 and 30 years of age will experience acne. Most of us will have so […]

Hemorrhoids

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Hemorrhoids are a normal anatomical feature of the anal area. They are essentially blood vessels that carry blood to the anus. They form a cluster of vessels called the ‘hemorrhoidal plexus’. Together with the overlying skin they form protective cushions in the area where the anal sphincter is found. During […]

Gallbladder and Gallstones

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview The gallbladder is a pear-shaped sac, located under the right lobe of the liver, on the right side of your abdomen. Its main function is to store bile produced by the liver. When we consume fatty foods, the gallbladder releases cholecystokinin, which causes the gallbladder to contract. Thus, bile is […]