What is Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia?
What is hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia? Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is also known as Osler–Weber–Rendu disease or Osler–Weber–Rendu syndrome. Hereditary haemorrhagic
Vitamin D deficiency: What is the treatment?
The cheapest and easiest way to treat vitamin D deficiency is by regular sun exposure. Don’t forget to protect yourself
Sunscreens, what to use and when
Sunscreens will only give the claimed level of protection if they are applied generously. In Australia, sunscreens are measured using
Exercise Sun Safety and Protect your Skin!
Anytime we are out in the sun without adequate protection we are putting ourselves at risk of sun burn. We
Sun protection and prevention of sunburn for the family
Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Sunscreens alone are not 100 per cent effective in preventing sun-related skin damage. Other
Head Lice: All you need to know
General Information How are head lice spread? Symptoms of head lice Wet comb technique to find lice How are head
Skin infections – scabies
Skin infections are common, but they shouldn’t be. They can be easily treated and prevented, and no one has to
Leg ache – causes and symptoms
Many people are bothered by painful aching legs. Although many of the causes of this problem are not serious, it
A gut feeling about eczema
Eczema is a common disorder characterised by chronic inflammation of the skin. It commonly starts during infancy and can persist
Bed bugs and bites: All you need to know
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood by biting the skin. They do not live on