A definitive guide to the causes, symptoms and treatment of head lice, or nits, including video instructions on how to use a nit comb
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Threadworms (pinworms)
Threadworms do not go away by themselves, so they must be treated in order to eradicate them.
Bed bugs and bites, explained
Worried you have bed bugs? Here’s how to tell if you’ve been bitten, how to get rid of bed bugs in your home and how to avoid another infestation
Pubic lice
Pubic lice are also known as crabs. They are small parasites which can live in pubic hair, as well as the hair of the eyebrows and eyelashes.
Urticaria (hives)
Urticaria, which is also known as hives, is an itchy rash or skin eruption that usually only lasts from 24 to 48 hours.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. Most melanomas arise as a new spot on previously normal skin, rather than from a pre-existing mole.
Skin cancer treatment options
The treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer has a high success rate, provided it is detected at an early stage. Read about the different treatment options.
Fungal nail problems
Fungal nail infections: risk factors, symptoms, treatment and how to prevent fungal infections of the nails.
Causes and symptoms of Athlete’s Foot
Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection that is also known as tinea pedis. It commonly causes skin itch, especially between the toes.
Jock itch (tinea cruris)
An itchy rash in the groin area could be jock itch. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatment, plus self-help tips for this fungal infection.
