Herbs for skin problems - Eczema, now on the increase among young children, is a worry to mothers, not least because the 'cure' which usually contains steroids is often far wor...

Silicon patches for scars - I'd be grateful if you could do some research on the Cica-Care system which claims to improve the appearance of scars. I'm considering using it for my...

Topical nsaids cause severe skin problems - Over the counter topical NSAIDs may cause skin eruptions resembling eczema, say French researchers. ...

Healing wounds and reducing scars - Although we think our bodies handle healing automatically, much depends on our nutritional status. A high-fat diet or malnutrition/malabsorption, part...

Health scares - It's measles, it's the flu, something nasty out there is trying to get you - The first chill winds of autumn have brought in the traditional round of health scares, courtesy of the various government agencies. First to come ro...

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...

Itchy vulva: - Plenty of help for the woman last time who suffers from an itchy vulva which she says wasn t thrush In the first place says one reader avoid bubb...

Vulval lichen sclerosis - I would be grateful if you would provide some information on alternative forms of treatment on vulval lichen sclerosis. Long term treatment for this...