Skin-related fungal infections occur mainly in warm, moist areas such as in the folds of skin, under the breast, around the groin, in the vagina and between the toes. Initially the skin can look red and rash-like, but can also be scaly, cracked and peeling, and become inflamed and very itchy.
Just like our skin, nails and the skin around them can be affected by fungal infections (onychomycosis). It can lead to discoloured, thickened and flaky nails that can hurt and even affect walking.
Summertime is picnic and barbeque time for many people. It is a relaxed time - at the beach or our favourite camping spots, but we can get a little bit lax about good food handling, cooking and storage practices. It can mean holidays are spoiled by an outbreak of acute diarrhoea and vomiting that comes on quickly and severely ...
How many of us get our eyes tested regularly? I’d bet not enough, but did you know that 75% of vision loss is preventable or treatable if found early? Sudden changes in vision or eye complaints with a headache, dizziness or loss of balance are warning signs to see your doctor. Today we are going to take a look at the two leading causes of vision loss and how they can be managed best.
Gout is a form of arthritis. The big toe is affected most but ankles, hands and knees also are involved. A gout attack usually comes on very quickly, often overnight, with extreme pain and swelling in the joint. The skin over the joint can become red and shiny. Without treatment, the pain usually goes away in about a week. Left untreated, however, over time attacks can become more frequent and more severe.
