Health Blog

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.

Acne is such a common skin condition affecting many at some time in their lives and for a variety of reasons.  Acne can appear in babies, teens, young adults and even beyond.  Acne can be a recurring condition just to add to the angst.

It is so common that it is considered to be a normal part of puberty and even adulthood with one in five adults possibly developing acne at some stage. 

Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to improve the situation and even clear the condition naturally... 

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.

Whether you suffer from spider veins, varicose veins or both, these are surprisingly common.

We share the signs and symptoms of both types of veins together with solutions...

A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin while a keloid scar is when a scar keeps growing and becomes bigger than the original wound...

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.