Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness that is caused by a viral infection. The most
Polio: symptoms, causes and treatment
What is polio? Polio (which is short for poliomyelitis) is an infectious disease that can cause permanent muscle weakness, paralysis,
Acne: self-care
General Information See Your Pharmacist or Medical Professional Treatment Tips Treatment Options More Information General Information Acne is a skin
Skin cancer treatment options
Discussion of skin cancer is usually divided into melanoma (by far the most dangerous form) and the non-melanoma skin cancers,
Diabetes: tips for children
Diabetes is a chronic (ongoing) condition characterised by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce or
Fungal nail problems
Fungal nail infections, known to doctors as onychomycosis, can affect both toenails and fingernails, but toenail infections are more common.
Athlete’s foot
Athlete’s foot is a common skin infection of the feet caused by a fungus. The fungus causes an itchy, red
Jock itch (tinea cruris)
Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris or ringworm) is a common fungal infection of the groin, upper thighs or
Measles: what you need to know
Measles is a very infectious and potentially serious illness that is caused by a type of virus called paramyxovirus. It