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Signs and symptoms of a hair dye reaction Hair dye reactions
Hair dye reactionsReactions to PPD canrange from mild irritation in the scalp to an allergic reaction that can potentially trigger serious symptoms throughout the body. Mild irritation If you'remildly irritated to PPD, you may find that yourscalp, neck, forehead, ears and/oreyelids become irritated and inflamed after using hair dye. The skin exposed to the PPD
Introduction Ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairsIngrown hairs are hairsthat havecurled round andgrown back into the skin. They produce raised red spots, which can sometimes become infected and turn into painful, pus-filled sores. Ingrown hairs can be itchy and embarrassing, but they often go away on their own without doing anything. Anyone can get ingrown hairs, but they tend to be more
What to do if you or your child has hand, foot and mouth disease Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth diseaseIf you have hand, foot and mouth disease, the best thing to do is to stay at home until you're feeling better. There's no cure for it, so you have to let it run its course. To help ease your or your child's symptoms: drink plenty of fluids toavoid dehydration water or milk are ideal; it may help to givea baby smaller but more frequent
Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndromeGuillain-Barr (pronounced ghee-yan bar-ray) syndrome is a very rare and serious condition that affects the nerves. It mainly affects the feet, hands and limbs, causing problems such as numbness, weakness and pain. It can be treated and most people will eventually make a full recovery, althoughit can occasionally be life-threatening and some
Introduction Haemophilus influenzae type b
Haemophilus influenzae type bHaemophilus influenzae type b ( Hib ) is a bacterium that can cause a number of serious illnesses, particularly in young children. Hib infections used to be a serious health problem in the UK, but the routine immunisation against Hib , given to infants since 1992, means these infections are now rare. Of the small number of cases that do occur
Diagnosis Heavy Periods
Heavy PeriodsVisit your GP if you feel your periods are unusually heavy. They'll investigate the problem and may offer treatments to help. GP consultation To try to find out what's causing your heavy periods, your GP will ask about: your medical history the nature of your bleeding any related symptoms you have They'll alsoask some questions about
Treatment Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitisTreatment for heel pain usually involves usinga combination of techniques, such as stretches and painkillers, to relieve pain and speed up recovery. See your GP or another suitably qualified healthcare professional, such as a podiatrist,if youve had persistent heel pain for a number of weeks and it hasn't cleared up. They'll be able to diagnose
Prevention Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitisIt's not always possible to prevent heel pain, but there are measures you can take to help avoid further episodes. Healthy weight Being overweight can place excess pressure and strain onyour feet, particularly onyour heels. This increasesthe risk of damaging your feet and heels. If you're overweight,losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight
living-with Heart failure
Heart failureLooking after yourselfIt's very important to take good care of yourself if you have heart failure.Some of the main things you'llbe advisedto do are outlined below.Take your medicationIt's very important that you take any prescribed medication, even if you begin to feel better. Some medicines are designed to protect or heal your heart. If you don't
Who is suitable for a heart transplant Heart transplant
Heart transplantAs donor hearts are scarce, you'll need to be assessed carefully to determine whether a heart transplant is suitable, if your doctor thinks you could benefit from one. When heart transplants are considered A heart transplant may be considered if: you have significant heart failure, where the heart is having trouble pumping enough blood around