Dermatology

Living well with psoriasis
Infections 15 Nov 2012

Living well with psoriasis

A psoriasis rash is physically uncomfortable, but also associated with a range of psychological issues. It can affect your social life and relationships.
Scarring
Skincare and Beauty 25 Sep 2012

Scarring

Scars, including acne scars and surgical scars, are common. Scar removal or scar treatment procedures include creams and plastic surgery (cosmetic surgery).
Dr Karl Ng Hyperhidrosis
Mental Health 25 Sep 2012

Dr Karl Ng Hyperhidrosis

Dr Ng discusses hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. It is harmless, but profuse sweating can be distressing and indicates need for hyperhidrosis treatment.
Patient Experience Hyperhidrosis
Mental Health 25 Sep 2012

Patient Experience Hyperhidrosis

People with hyperhidrosis discuss how to live with excessive sweating, managing sweat through lifestyle changes and hyperhidrosis treatment.
Psoriasis Subtypes
General 28 May 2012

Psoriasis Subtypes

Psoriasis is a disease which affects multiple systems within the body, predominantly the skin and the joints. Skin disease which can present in multiple different…
Living with Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
General 12 Mar 2012

Living with Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterised by excessive perspiration in response to non-thermoregulatory stimuli; that is, in response to stimuli other than heat.
Generalised hyperhidrosis
Diseases 01 Mar 2012

Generalised hyperhidrosis

Generalised hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating affecting the entire body. It has many causes, such as menopause, infection or neurological disease.
Focal hyperhidrosis
Diseases 23 Nov 2011

Focal hyperhidrosis

Focal hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that occurs at one or more specific sites, such as the armpits or palms of the hand. There is no…
Sweating (perspiration)
Anatomy 21 Nov 2011

Sweating (perspiration)

Sweating is the primary means of regulating body temperature. Sweat is a clear, odourless solution secreted by 4 million sweat glands in the skin.