A gut feeling about eczema
Researchers look at the gut bugs in infants with eczema and the association between the microbiome and risk of eczema among infants. This is what they found.
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Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Find information on caring for your skin, skin conditions and diseases, skin allergies, and skin cancer. Also, read health information about your hair and your feet.
Bed bugs and bites
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood by biting the skin. Their bites are small, red itchy bites on areas of skin exposed while you are sleeping.
Skin & HairScarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a bright-red rash featuring small bumps that make it feel like sandpaper. It usually starts with a sore throat.
Kids' & Teens' Health Skin & HairCarpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a progressive and painful condition where the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel.
Skin & HairUrticaria (hives)
Urticaria, which is also known as hives, is an itchy rash or skin eruption that usually only lasts from 24 to 48 hours.
Skin & HairCellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. The infection can spread quickly and become very dangerous and so cellulitis requires treatment with antibiotics.
Skin & HairVideo: How to treat head lice
Head lice (or nits) are small insects that breed and feed on the human scalp. Find out the best way to remove and treat head lice infestations.
Kids' & Teens' Health Skin & HairHead lice (nits)
Head lice (or nits), which live and breed in hair or on the scalp, can be treated by wet combing with a conditioner or with various shampoos and lotions.
Kids' & Teens' Health Skin & HairEczema
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a type of chronic skin inflammation causing dry, itchy skin. Find out about skin care measures to treat eczema.
Skin & HairMelanoma
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 & HairSkin 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.
Skin & HairPsoriasis
Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches of skin that may be sore or itchy. The patches mostly affect the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp, but skin anywhere on the body can be affected.
Skin & HairRingworm
Ringworm is a type of tinea - a fungal skin infection. The main symptom is round patches of dry, scaly, red skin. Read our fact sheet to find out how to treat and prevent ringworm.
Skin & HairFungal nail problems
Fungal nail infections: risk factors, symptoms, treatment and how to prevent fungal infections of the nails.
Skin & HairAthlete'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.
Skin & HairJock 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.
Skin & HairCold sores overview
A cold sore is a skin infection that is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores usually occur on or around the lips or nose and are very common. They have nothing to do with colds.
Skin & HairVideo: The ABCDE of skin cancer
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world - 2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. Get sun smart and check your body regularly for signs of skin cancer.
Latest Health News Skin & HairSunburn
Skin of any colour can be damaged by the sun. Sunburn occurs more slowly than other types of burns. Physical sunscreens are usually a better choice for people who have had allergic reactions to chemical sunscreens.
Skin & HairBedsores
Bedsores, or pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are skin ulcers caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. Find out about risk factors, treatment and prevention.
Skin & HairNeurofibromatosis type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a relatively common inherited condition affecting approximately one in 3000 people. It is also known as von Recklinghausen`s disease.
Skin & HairOral thrush
Oral thrush is an infection with a type of fungus called Candida. Find out the symptoms, risk factors, treatment and how to prevent it.
Skin & HairShingles
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Initial symptoms can be intense pain, burning or tingling on an area of skin on the face or body.
Skin & HairToenail problems
Toenail fungus is more common than you may think... around 10% of the Australian adult population is affected by Onychomycosis (Tinea unguium) – a very typical form of nail fungus, often found on the foot!
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