Articles - Skin Problems
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?
School sores
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, belly button and one other spot on my left side, and just recovering at the moment. Any suggestions for the shock etc. my body has gone through. I feel ok, but quite bruised around the belly button area
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?
Excess Hair oil
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?
Oral contraceptive pill and eczema
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?
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?
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?