Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles as it appears on the surface of the skin. It can occur anywhere on the skin and is generally caused by the hair follicles becoming damaged due to friction from clothing, a blockage of the follicle or from shaving or wearing tight clothing (leggings or tights). […]
A sore throat (pharyngitis) is an ailment characterised byinflammation of the throat (pharanyx – the passageway that connects theoral and nasal cavities) and many cases are caused by viruses such asAdenoviruses & Rhinoviruses, from Streptococcus Bacteria or as aresult of Candida over proliferation (thrush, bloating, wind). Manypeople experience this symptom as a result of the common […]
Blepharitis/ Blephitis is an inflammatory condition which affects the eyelashes and outer rims of the eyelids causing pain, irritation, blurred vision, dry eyes, red swollen eyelids, burning, itching, scaly eyelids and an increased production of tears. Another common complaint is the sensation that something is on the surface of the eye causing a gritty irritated […]
White spots appearing on an infants teeth may be related to conditions that occurred during the gestation period, usually a fever experienced by the mother. It is linked to the maturation phase of the enamel as the crystal forms within the teeth. It starts as soft tissue cells, then Calcium and minerals (hydroxyapetate) forms by […]
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 is a virus characterized by cold sores, usually on and around the lips, it appears as single or multiple clusters of small blisters filled with a clear fluid. These blisters eventually burst, leaving small, painful ulcers that heal in around 10 – 21 days. This phase of the virus is […]
Croup is an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract most commonly affecting infants and children. It is an infection caused by a virus which affects the windpipe (larynx), throat (trachea) and bronchi. This condition causes a barking cough, difficult and noisy respiration, spasms, fever, hoarseness and a feeling of suffocation. Croup is almost always […]
Sebaceous cysts appear on the skin as small lumps or bumps just under the skin which move freely. They are generally painless and slow growing, however if they become infected they can become problematic causing inflammation and pain. Cysts are enclosed encapulations of wastes which contain sebum (oil) and keratin (dead skin cells and proteins). […]
Thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the yeast organism Candida albicans. If reoccurring thrush is a problem for you, you need to address this complaint. If left untreated it may cause further complications to health. Often the bacteria responsible for thrush lays dormant or at low levels for a long time […]
Keratosis Pilaris is a very common skin disorder. It is characterised by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin. Primarily, it appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms, but can also occur on thighs and buttocks. An excess of the protein known as Keratin, accumulates within the hair follicles forming […]
Genital warts occur in or around the vagina, penis or rectum. They grow rapidly and may develop stalks and multiple genital warts often grow in the same area. They are caused by the Human papilloma virus(HPV) which is often sexually transmitted and generally appear 6 months after infection. Please seek treatment by a Health care […]