Health Blog

If you have been diagnosed with the skin condition known as psoriasis, you need to be aware that you are at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.  

In fact, an estimated thirty percent of those with psoriasis can go on to develop this further condition which is a chronic and progressive form of inflammatory arthritis, causing joint pain, stiffness and swelling. These symptoms can come and go - depending on how severe the condition is in a particular case.

However, there is some good news in that if it can be diagnosed early, this helps to reduce the risk of any permanent bone or joint damage.

Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease appearing as raised areas of abnormal skin that can be red, pink or purple as well as dry, itchy and scaly. 

And it can cause considerable discomfort...

Although these two conditions both appear in the same area, there are distinct differences...

For example, a hemorrhoid is when a vein in the anus becomes swollen while an anal fissure is when there is a tear or a crack in the anus.

We share more information about the symptoms, causes and ways to tackle these two conditions...

If you are suffering from spider veins or varicose veins, you might be wondering how common these skin conditions are.

Both types of veins are common skin conditions, appearing in many people.  In fact, more than forty million people in the United States suffer from varicose veins...

A keloid scar is an overgrowth of tissue that occurs when too much collagen is produced at the site of a wound.

That scar will just keep on growing - even after the wound itself has healed.

Find out more about how to tell when you have a keloid scar and what you can do about it.

You might know them as verrucas or you might have come across the term plantar warts but either way they are same skin condition.

Plantar warts and verrucas are the same thing being warts that occur on the soles of the feet and caused by an infection with HPV.

This type of wart is contagious and can spread through direct contact or by touching surfaces that an infected person has touched.

Keeping your skin clean to help prevent or clear up acne outbreaks go hand in hand.  We share our tips on how to keep that skin clean and hopefully avoid acne outbreaks...

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...

A common mole is a growth on the skin.  It develops when pigment cells grow in clusters.

You are likely to have between ten and forty common moles which are usually found above the waist on those areas which can be exposed to the sun - but are seldom found on the scalp, breast or buttocks.

Find out more about these common moles and why you might consider removing one or more...

We have all experienced that phenomenon when we have spent too long in the bath, the Jacuzzi, the pool or even a natural body of water - and our fingers and toes take on a whole new appearance.

They can become wrinkled and pale with the skin sometimes looking a bit bloated and strange.

Find out more about why this happens...

Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a common but poorly understood disorder of the facial skin.  Although it is estimated that over 16 million Americans - and as many as 415 million worldwide — are affected with this skin condition, many of them do not even realize they have it.

We share the signs and symptoms...