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What is Allergy and Atopy ?

An article written by Dr. Mohammad Abbass, consultant Pediatrician Indeed, we need to differentiate between Allergy and  Atopy : In [...]

The correct way to use compresses to reduce fever

An article written by Dr. Mohammad Abbass, consultant Pediatrician We notice many wrong and sometimes harmful habits Parents may use [...]

Flying in Pregnancy

Flying is not harmful to you or your baby, but discuss any health issues or pregnancy complications with your doctor [...]

Smoking And Pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy is associated with an increase incidence of miscarriage, preterm delivery, placenta praevia , placenta abruption, low birth [...]

Premenstrual Syndrome

What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Many women feel physical or mood changes during the days before menstruation. When these symptoms [...]

Exercise And Pregnancy

Your body is experiencing many changes. One of the most prominent changes is your shape and weight. Maintaining an active [...]

Exercise And Miscarriage

Could exercise lead to a miscarriage? In fact, most experts agree that exercise during pregnancy, with your doctor’s approval, can [...]

Calcium And Pregnancy

 How Much Calcium Does A Pregnant Woman Need? the calcium intake requirements are: 19 years and older, including pregnant women [...]

Prevention and Treatment of Heartburn During Pregnancy

To reduce heartburn during pregnancy without hurting your baby, you should try the following: Eat several small meals each day [...]

Anemia in Pregnancy

When you're pregnant, you may develop anemia. When you have anemia, your blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells [...]

Itchy Skin (pruritus)

Diagnosis Tracking down the cause of your itch can take time and involve a physical exam and questions about your [...]

Bowen’s Diseas (Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ)

What  is  squamous  cell  carcinoma  in  situ? Squamous  cell  carcinoma  in  situ,  often  called  Bowen’s  disease,  is  a  growth  of [...]

Fillers

Did you know that many visible signs of aging can be traced back to volume loss? As facial tissues thin [...]

Botox

Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They're also used to treat [...]

Hyperhidrosis

How  can  it  be  treated? Most  people  with  hyperhidrosis  will  have  tried commercial  antiperspirants.  If  these fail, and  if  the  [...]

Vitiligo

Self care (What can I do?) Top sun safety tips Protect your exposed skin with clothing, and don’t forget to [...]

Psoriasis

What  is  Psoriasis? Psoriasis  is  NOT  infectious  (cannot  be  ‘caught’).  Psoriasis  is  a  common  condition that  causes  areas  of  the  [...]

Cysts

What  do  these cysts look like? They  are round,  sometimes  dome-shaped bumps,  lying  just  under the skin surface. Some are [...]

Alopecia Areata

What  is  alopecia  areata? Alopecia  is  a  general  term  for  hair  loss.  Alopecia  areata  is  a  common  cause  of non-scarring  [...]

Is It OK to Have Sex during Pregnancy?

Your developing baby is protected by the amniotic fluid in your uterus, as well as by the strong muscles of [...]

Atopic Eczema

Self care (What can I do?)  Moisturise your skin as often as possible, ideally at least 2-3 times..

Hand Dermatitis

What does hand dermatitis look like? In hand dermatitis, the skin is inflamed, red and swollen….

Acne Vulgaris

What causes acne? Our sebaceous (oil-producing) glands are affected by….

Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

one of the many bacteria that normally live in our bodies and which usually cause no harm…

Cervical Cerclage

A cervical stitch may help to keep your cervix closed and may reduce the risk….

Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM)

Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) is when your waters break before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy but you haven’t [...]

What is PMB?

What is PMB? Any vaginal bleeding after the menopause. What should I do if I have PMB? ‏You should arrange [...]

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops in pregnancy. Most women who have gestational diabetes have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. [...]