Chickenpox WARNING: Taking ibuprofen to relieve itchy spots 'can make someone very ill'

Chickenpox is common, mostly affecting children, and it usually gets better by itself within a week without help from a GP. Symptoms before or after the spots can include a high temperature above 38C, aches and pains, and generally feeling unwell, and loss of appetite. Reaching for the medicine cupboard for anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen may […]

Is your mole itchy or sore? Do the ABCDE checklist to detect first signs of skin cancer

SKIN cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells and is one of the most common cancers in the world. There are three main types but melanoma is the most serious, often detected by a new mole or a change int he appearance of an existing one. Doing the ABCDE checklist can detect the […]

27 Ways People With Eczema Soothe Itchy, Irritated Skin

When it comes to food, everyone is different and there isn’t one “diet” for eczema. However, histamine-rich foods may be a problem for people with eczema because they can trigger an immune response. “Histamines are released in the body when you have an allergic reaction — so if you have eczema, foods rich in histamines […]