What is dermatitis, and how do you calm it?

Dermatitis is one of the most common skin complaints. It can affect anyone at any age, and for many people it comes and goes over months or years. The word itself simply means inflammation of the skin. Most types are not serious, but they can be uncomfortable and frustrating to live with. The good news […]

What is prickly heat and how do you get rid of it?

Prickly heat is one of those things most people recognise instantly: a cluster of small, itchy bumps that appear when you get too hot. It is especially common in summer, during holidays abroad, and in babies who are dressed too warmly. The medical name is miliaria, and it happens when sweat gets trapped under the […]