Dandruff or itchy scalpDandruff or an itchy scalp is the body’s reaction to a sensitivity to or overgrowth of a type of yeast, called Malassezia, that normally lives on the skin. Read More
Drug and vaccine allergiesA drug allergy is an allergic reaction to medication that occurs when the immune system is incorrectly activated by a drug. Vaccine allergy is very rare. It is usually caused by allergy to an excipient in the vaccine, rather than the active ingredient.Read More
Eczema and dermatitisThe term ‘eczema’ can be used interchangeably with the term ‘dermatitis’. However both terms just describe a pattern of inflammation in the skin.Read More
Excess sheddingExcess shedding is often referred to as telogen effluvium and can be a result of general health issues and stress.Read More
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)Hyperhidrosis is sweating when your body does not need to cool down. It usually affects body sites with the most sweat glands, such as the armpits, palms, soles and head and neck area.Read More
Venom allergiesThe severity of insect venom allergy varies from person to person but can range from localised or mild, to life-threatening.Read More
Urticaria and angioedemaUrticaria (also called “nettle rash” or “hives”) is common and affects 20% of people at some point in their lives. The most common form is called spontaneous urticaria. Spontaneous urticaria is divided into “acute” and “chronic” forms dependent upon whether the episode lasts less than or greater than 6 weeks.Read More
Exercise-induced anaphylaxisExercise-induced anaphylaxis is an uncommon, potentially-serious condition in which anaphylaxis occurs during or after physical activity.Read More
Facial flushing and rednessFlushing and blushing are common skin responses to heat and emotion.Read More
Female genital skin conditionsOur experienced dermatologists who have a special interest in female genital dermatoses will diagnose the problem and recommend appropriate treatment. Sometimes a skin swab and occasionally a skin biopsy may be recommended to clarify the diagnosis.Read More