Pityriasis alba is a harmless skin condition commonly appearing in children and teenagers. It is more noticeable in people with darker skin colour. It is a pigmentation issue that manifests as round or oval, slightly scaly white or pale pink patches Continue Reading
Psoriasis Overview
Roughly two percent of the Australian population has a skin condition known as psoriasis. Psoriasis presents in a number of different ways. For most people, the condition is mild and a nuisance only, but for some it may be severe enough to require Continue Reading
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
There are two types of dermatitis that are often confused; irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis is a condition in which the epidermis is unable to repair the skin as quickly as the skin is being damaged by an irritant Continue Reading
Rosacea
Rosacea (pronounced rose ay shah) is a disease affecting primarily the skin of the face. People with very fair skin are most susceptible to this condition. It develops slowly over time. Patients with rosacea experience: A permanently reddened Continue Reading
Dandruff
About dandruff Dandruff affects 1 out of every 2 people at some point in their life. It presents as an itchy scalp, associated with white flakes on the scalp and in the hair. Risk factors Dandruff can affect anyone. However, it is more common at Continue Reading