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What is acne? The medical name for common acne is Acne vulgaris, which presents as blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples on the skin. These breakouts ...
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The medical name for common acne is Acne vulgaris, which presents as blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples on the skin. These breakouts are most commonly on the face, chest, shoulders, and back. Mild acne may improve with over-the-counter treatments from your pharmacist.
What is acne? The medical name for common acne is Acne vulgaris, which presents as blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples on the skin. These breakouts ...
Start ConsultationAsthma is a common lung condition affecting your lungs. Asthma can cause your airways to become irritated and swollen and this can affect how well you can breathe. The causes of asthma are not fully understood. But asthma symptoms can be made worse many triggers such as household dust or cleaning products, pet dander or air pollutants. There is no cure for asthma. However, there are several treatments as well as simple advice on how to manage this long term condition.
What is asthma? Asthma is a common lung condition affecting your lungs. Asthma can cause your airways to become irritated and swollen and this ...
Start ConsultationIn the UK, Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. It is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults, and is passed through sex without a condom. Most people with chlamydia do not know they have it and do not notice any symptoms, and left untreated, chlamydia can cause serious complications.
When can I have sex again? In the UK, Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. It is particularly common in ...
Start ConsultationErectile dysfunction is a common condition. It occurs more frequently with age, affecting up to 50% of men aged between 40-70, and up to 70% of men over the age of 70. In the UK there are several treatment options available to treat erectile dysfunction. These treatments have been found to be effective in up to 80% of men, and are considered safe and cost-effective.
What is Viagra? Viagra is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence. How does it work? Viagra is the ...
Start ConsultationMale pattern baldness is a common, genetic condition that leads to permanent hair loss. Male pattern baldness affects 50% of men over 50 years of age but can also affect men in their 20s. The hair loss in male pattern baldness starts as a thinning of the hair at the sides and on the top of the head. So it’s this “pattern” that defines the condition and separates it from other types of hair loss. While this form of hair loss in men isn’t serious and doesn’t need treatment, it is permanent and can be distressing. The loss of hair can affect your confidence and self-esteem. However, there are several treatment options available to stop your hair loss and even regrow new hair.
What is male hair loss? Male pattern baldness is a common, genetic condition that leads to permanent hair loss. Male pattern baldness affects 50% ...
Start ConsultationA migraine or migraine attack is a severe headache that often comes with nausea and aversion to light. Your migraine attack might last a few hours or a few days. When suffering from a migraine, you may feel like you need to lie down in a dark and quiet room and not move until it passes. The causes of migraine are not exactly understood but they may be linked to dilating blood vessels in the head swelling and causing pressure in the brain. Individuals who suffer from migraines may become aware of what triggers their attacks.
What is a migraine? A migraine or migraine attack is a severe headache that often comes with nausea and aversion to light. Your migraine ...
Start ConsultationOral contraceptives are tablets that contain certain female hormones to stop a woman from getting pregnant. The combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) also simply “the pill” contains two hormones called oestrogen and progesterone.
What is an oral contraceptive? Oral contraceptives are tablets that contain certain female hormones to stop a woman from getting pregnant. There are two ...
Start ConsultationThere are many reasons why you may choose to delay your period. Maybe you have a wedding or holiday planned and you want to delay your period until after the event. Likewise, you may wish to avoid the stress or discomfort of a period during a house move, job change or another stressful event such as exams. If you have a big event planned, consider taking period delay tablets, also known as Utovlan or Norethisterone, and you could delay your period by up to 17 days
How does the period delay tablet work? Norethisterone is the active ingredient in Norethisterone. It works by mimicking the natural female hormone, Progesterone. Falling ...
Start ConsultationDifferent parts of your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), or kidneys (kidney infection) can be affected by urinary tract infections (UTIs). Bladder infections are very common and not normally serious if treated quickly. However, the infection can cause more serious issues if it spreads to the kidneys. Most UTIs though can be easily treated with antibiotics.
What is a UTI? Different parts of your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), or kidneys (kidney infection) can be affected by ...
Start ConsultationLosing weight can be difficult and demotivating if your hard work isn’t being reflected on your bathroom scales. But losing weight and improving your health can significantly increase your quality of life. And this is especially true for people who are clinically obese.
What are weight loss medicines? Weight loss tablets are a prescription-only medication designed to support obese people who are trying to lose weight. ...
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