Port wine stains are birthmarks made up of tiny blood vessels. They are relatively common, occurring in 3 out of every 1000 babies.
Dermatology
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is the condition of excessive sweating. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments, as well as self-care.
Chilblains
Chilblains are small, painful red/purple bumps on the skin that develop after exposure to cold, damp conditions. Usually found on the fingers, toes, ears, nose or heels, they are one of the mildest but most common forms of cold injury.
Warts
Warts are most commonly found on the hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, knees, face and the skin around the nails.
Raynaud’s disease
Raynaud’s disease causes spasm of the arteries leading to fingers and toes, causing them to feel numb and turn white, blue and red then tingle and feel painful.
Health Diary: National Skin Cancer Action Week
More than 2000 people in Australia die from skin cancer every year. Of the 3 types of skin cancer, melanoma is the most dangerous. If treated early it's curable. Find out how you can check your skin to detect any changes sooner rather than later.
Compression stockings
Compression stockings help improve blood flow in the legs and reduce swelling. They are often used by people with conditions such as varicose veins, leg ulcers, lymphoedema and blood clots.
Skin biology and structure
View this anatomical image of the structure of your skin layer by layer. See the epidermis, stratum corneum, sebaceous glands, collagen, elastin and dermis.
Skin cancer: the warning signs
How to detect potential skin cancers, what are the warning signs and what are the steps in the diagnosis of skin cancer.
Foot health and ageing
The condition of our feet often provides early indications of conditions such as diabetes, arthritis or circulatory disease. For this reason, the human foot is sometimes called the mirror of health.
