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Recently in the UK there has been a surge in scabies cases. This highly contagious skin condition can affect anyone, and yet people may avoid visiting their doctor if they think they have the condition.

Summer is in full swing, and if you’re going on holiday you might have booked yourself into a nail salon for a manicure or pedicure. Many people choose gel polish over classic nail polish because of its durability and the flawless finish it delivers.

With symptoms differing from person-to-person, a little known side effect of Covid 19 has been Covid toes. For many it is painless, but the rash can be extremely sore and itchy with blisters and swelling.

It’s cold, dark, grey and it’s often wet. Winter is when we’re most likely to be covered up in layers of knits, coats, scarves, and boots. With barely any of our skin exposed during these long dark months, it’s easy to miss the signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in this country. Over 250,000 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK every year and the numbers are increasing. However, if you’ve noticed a new lump on your skin, or are worried about a suspicious looking mole – don’t panic.

The relationship between our mental health and hair loss is a complex one. Certain life-altering events such as the death of a loved one, a period of illness or a divorce can be triggers for hair loss.

It can be tough going through menopause, coping with symptoms like hot flushes, mood swings and insomnia.

We are all now well aware of the common symptoms known to be linked to Coronavirus, which include a dry persistent cough and a loss of sense of smell.

Latest research by scientists suggests that our love of basking in the sun could be driven by genes.