Dry and itchy skin is a common complaint during the Winter months. This condition is otherwise known as ‘Winter itch’. Heat, wind, dry air and long hot showers all take their toll on the skin. The thin layer of oil that traps moisture in the skin is Continue Reading
Dermatitis Herpetiformis (Duhring’s Disease)
Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune disease that is closely linked to coeliac disease. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system recognises the body’s own tissues as foreign and mounts a response against them, causing damage to the tissues. Continue Reading
Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, inflammatory condition that affects the scalp, causing hair loss in a patchy distribution. It is a disease that typically worsens over time. It occurs when lichen planus, which is a reasonably common condition affecting Continue Reading
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a disorder in which the sufferer experiences the irresistible urge to pull out the hair on the scalp and potentially other body sites. The severity of the urges varies amongst sufferers. For some, the urges are persistent, Continue Reading
Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, otherwise known as scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection of the scalp. It is more prevalent among young children than adults. The fungi causing the infection can be caught from animals such as dogs, cats, guinea pigs and cattle. Some Continue Reading
