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I have a skin fungus which discolors my skin in patches.

I have been advised to use selsun blue on it. Is there a natural alternative?

Skin Boils

My son started out with school sores but then started getting boils which they are treating with antibiotics, these don't seem to be helping, can you suggest anything?

What causes ringworm?

Ringworm is the name commonly given to an infectious fungal disease medically called Dermaphytoses.

Dermatitis - skin itch

I have an itchy skin thing like dermatitis in my scalp, face, underarms and pubic region.

Golden Staph

I would like to know a little more about the Golden Staph skin bacteria, what problems can it cause?

Psoriasis

What causes and how do you treat psoriasis?

Post surgery

I just had key hole surgery and just recovering at the moment. Any suggestions for improving healing?

Skin rash

I have skin blemishes on the top of my legs, buttocks and the top part of my arms. I have had this ever since I can remember and dont know what to do about it.

Candida

I would like to know more about Candida.

Milk Rash

My baby is 9 months old and he has lots of pimply type bumps on his face and tops of arms. They have been there since I introduced solids. Could it be too much fruit/sulphur?

My husband showers daily and has no body odour I can detect but his pillows have a smelly, oily yellow stain I find hard to shift. Any clues as to what may be causing this and what I can do to help eliminate the problem?

Urticaria

Can you offer any suggestions that could help me with urticaria?

Red skin patch

I have a red patch under my right eye. Some days it looks a little better, but then comes back and looks raw and like a rash but doesn't itch. What could it be?

Folliculitis

Do naturopaths have any treatment for follicultis?

Skin warts

I have many warts on my hands, what can I do to make them disappear?

Nail fungal infection

I have a nail fungus, is there any natural way of helping to get rid of it?

Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)

Is there a natural remedy for Jock Itch?

Dark circles under the eyes

What causes dark circles under the eyes? Will treating candida help?

Milia

What does it mean if you have those little white dots on the skin under your eyes - does it relate to liver function?

Side effects of the oral contraceptive pill

Is using birth control pills to control hormones an okay way to control eczema? Will it mess up my body?

Hormonal acne

I get blemishes on the right side of my chin. Many sources claim that this area is associated with the health of the reproductive organs. Any ideas?

Hormonal acne & painful nodules

I have trouble with hormonal acne that causes deep painful cysts below the skin, I have taken medication to balance my hormones and pharmaceutical skin washes which worked for a while. Now my bowel habits have changed and it is happening again, why is this?

Blackheads

What can I do to get rid of the blackheads on my nose? I am pretty healthy, I take care of myself and my skin, but I've always had them on my nose. Any skin care suggestions?

Cellulite

Is there a natural remedy for cellulite?

Cradle cap

I have a 3 month old baby who has developed cradle cap and he is loosing his hair. I heard about Borage oil, and wanted to know how successful would this be?

Dry skin

I suffer from dryness of my lips and the skin around them. I've been to several dermatologists, each saying it was dermatitis or an allergy. Can you please explain why?

Keloid scars

Recently every scar I have on my body, big and small including my tattoo are protruding, red and sensitive. What could it be?

Stretch marks

I have stretch marks on my inner thighs and on my hips and I have never been able to get rid of them. Do you know of any ways to get rid of stretch marks, or to make them less visible?

Hyperpigmentation

My skin is 2 shades darker than it used to be a couple years ago. The onset was gradual but it is very noticable, why is this happening?

Fungal foot infection

I have a fungal foot infection that has been around for many years, what can i do?

Sebaceous cyst

Had an infected sebaceous cyst removed six weeks ago. What can I do to prevent it from re-occuring?

Wound healing

What can I do to improve wound healing for a recent injury?

Pruritis (itchy skin)

For the past 3 weeks my skin has been really itchy, to the point where it becomes unbearable, it even has woken me up at night. I am wondering what it is.

Excessive perspiration

Ever since I can remember I seem to be more heat-sensitive than anyone else I know. Whenever I exercise I sweat more then anyone else, why is this?

Palmoplantar psoriasis

Suffering from a severe condition of palmoplantar psoriasis with deep cuts in palms and soles. Greatly appreciate your advise for diet and natural line of treatment.

Thinning hair

I have fine hair, what foods and herbs do you recommend to help thicken my hair?

Head lice

My son has headlice and we don't want to douse him in chemicals to kill them, is there a natural alternative?

Nail damage and infection

I injured my toenail several years ago and since then it continues to be painful and infected (fungus). Can I treat the infection naturally?

Plantar warts

I have been dealing with a plantars wart for about a year now and I am unsure how to best address them, any suggestions?

Scars

I have scarring on my face from teenage acne, what can I do to help them fade?

Foot Odour

I have recently found I have quite smelly feet. I have never had this before. What could be causing this and what can I do to stop it?

Foot care

My mother has calluses and corns between her toes which are extremely painful. Is there a way I can stop them?

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