Diet and arthritis

A question that is very commonly asked is whether diet may have a particular effect on arthritis. The answer is maybe - but unfortunately probably…
Diet and supplements

A healthy diet is important for well being and can reduce your risk of many long term illnesses, including coronary heart disease, inflammatory…
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Disability Living Allowance - sometimes referred to as DLA - is a tax-free benefit for children under the age of 16 and existing claimants…
Fertility, Conception and Pregnancy

Planning ahead

Having psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis does not affect your chances of getting pregnant. The decision to get pregnant rests entirely …
Geographic tongue

What is geographic tongue?

Geographic tongue, otherwise known as erythema migrans, is a common condition that can affect the tongue.

Your tongue

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Koebner’s Phenomenon

Koebner's phenomenon or Koebnerisation is named after the German dermatologist Heinrich Koebner who found that skin in people with…
Maximising your skin treatment
  1. Bathing should be used as a moisturising event. Use both a bath oil additive and a separate soap substitute. Baths should not be…
My Child has Psoriasis
Psoriasis usually appears between the ages of 10 and 30, but it can occur at any age - even in babies and children.

Heredity seems…
Pain Management - A Psychological Approach
Some opening comments

It is not easy to summarise a 27 hour multi disciplinary course into a short article. Nevertheless, I will do…
Personal Independence Payment

From June 2013 the government replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for new claimants aged 16 – 64 with Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

DLA …

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