Pyogenic granuloma: - Not too many suggestions for the little boy who's developed a pea-sized red spot on his cheek, which has been diagnosed as pyogenic granuloma.

Laser treatment for wrinkles and gout - I have been considering laser treatment to get rid of a few lines around my mouth. My plastic surgeon would not recommend peeling, but described laser...

Chinese herbs for skin conditions - Q:My niece has a very bad skin condition called pityriasis rubra pilaris. It began with mild eczema on her face and hands and three months later deve...

New drugs - New profits for old product - Most new drugs are simply old drugs with a bit of window dressing to justify double the price tag. Yet, the dangers multiply from these novel twists a...

Hold off on laser treatment of birthmarks - Treating childhood haemangiomas (birthmarks made up of a mass of blood vessels) with pulsed dye laser (PDL) is no better than a wait-and-see strategy.

Acne treatment: laser treatment may not work after all - Most teenagers get acne to some extent and many of those treat it with a topical cream But if the acne is especially severe a few have gone on to...

New drugs: - Keeping those profits rolling in - The drugs industry thrives on novelty. Claims for the great new wonder drug fuel shareholder interest, which in turn pushes up the share price. Bett...

Say no to new drugs - When your doctor reaches for his prescription pad, possibly the most important question you can ask is the age of the drug he’s about to prescribe you...