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There is no magic drug to prevent the normal flushing caused by anxiety, but there are things that you can…
Most women experience flushes around the menopause. They can be the earliest sign, so you can have them while your…
Flushing and blushing are two words used to describe the same thing – an involuntary and temporary redness to the…
Shaving rash is a common problem for men, or for women who shave their bikini-line pubic hair. The medical term…
One of the most common causes of a red face is a skin disorder called ‘rosacea’. Estimates of the prevalence…
Some people just naturally have a reddish face. Of course, if you work in the open air, you may acquire…
See your doctor about acne Do not feel shy about seeing your doctor. Most doctors are now sympathetic and helpful…
Normal hormone changes at puberty. A change in hormones occurs just before puberty in boys and girls. This is quite…
Most people develop warts on their hands at some time in their life. They are harmless, and only matter because…
A verruca (plantar wart) is a wart on the sole of the foot. It is the same as a common…
Having a tattoo you hate used to be a real problem. Until lasers became widely accessible, it was very difficult…
Sweaty hands are annoying and embarrassing, particularly if you use a computer keyboard or your sweat smudges ink and wets…
Because we normally wear shoes, the sweat from the foot cannot evaporate normally. This sweat rapidly becomes smelly because bacteria…
Clothing. Wear loose-fitting clothes made with natural fibres or specially formulated fabrics that absorb moisture. Consider using dress shields (sweat…
Men are sweatier than women, even when you take body size into account. Scientists tested volunteers in a laboratory mock-up…
Stretch marks look like thin, stretched tissue, and that is more or less what they are. They appear in people…
Most injuries to the skin result in scars – tattoos are one of the few exceptions. We all have some…
There are lots of possible reasons why your skin might look scaly. This is definitely a problem to see your…
Break the scratching habit. You know you are doing it but cannot stop. This is quite a common problem. We…
‘Liver spots’ are like large freckles on the backs of the hands. They are sometimes also called ‘age spots’, but…
As we get older, we often develop small skin tags. About 50–60% of people over the age of 50 have…
Stop smoking. One study found that wrinkles are five times more likely in smokers than non-smokers. The skin on the…
It is sad that natural changes in the skin as we grow older are often considered unacceptable and embarrassing. In…
Is there anything to see? Maybe there is a rash that is red and/or scaly, or maybe there are itchy…
Itching is a distressing symptom. A survey of people with eczema showed that they minded more about the itching than…
Your skin may be flaky because it is too dry. This is a particular problem as we get older (MIMS…
Severe acne can leave scars. Some will fade with time, but many remain a permanent reminder of previous acne. Various…
Be patient. Acne improves slowly even with the most powerful treatments from your doctor. Do not expect much improvement in…
Acne is caused by not washing properly. False. Washing is irrelevant, although over-washing, especially with abrasive products, can sometimes make…
The skin is covered in hundreds of microscopic hair follicles, often known as pores, and many of these, especially on…