Cooler weather means it’s time to haul out all your warm, woollen blankets from the cupboards they’ve been stored in since last winter. Along with these blankets however, comes dust mites. Dust mites can wreak havoc on your skin and make the cosiest time of the year itchy and uncomfortable. We’ve compiled all you need to know about these pests to h...

The cold, windy weather in winter can wreak havoc on your skin. If you’re feeling itchy this winter you may have eczema, a skin condition that causes dry skin. Eczema flare-ups are most common in winter due to the dry air combined with indoor heating systems which dry your skin even further.

Here are some simple tips to help you combat the symptoms...

I had the pleasure of chatting to the team at HerCanberra recently about the 5 most common skin conditions people may not know they have.

The HerCanberra team produced a fantastic article, which I've included below but the link to the full article is also at the end of the article.

SKIN CAN BE A DUBIOUS THING: ONE DAY EVERYTHING IS FINE, THE NEXT,...

More and more studies are exposing a link between a lack of vitamin D and skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and urticaria (hives).

Most people understand the importance of getting their daily doses of vitamins and minerals. They will load up on the ‘essentials’ such as a B complex, vitamin C and calcium, but vitamin D is often forgotten.

Wi...

An increasing body of research is starting to confirm a long-suspected link between the health of your digestive tract and your skin.

Many people know that their acne/dermatitis/eczema/rosacea/whichever will flare up if they start to experience gut trouble. Bloating and indigestion? Better get the steroid cream ready!

This relationship is due to th...

We have changed our name! Previously named the Healthy Skin Clinic we have recently changed our name to Healthy Skin Solutions, which we feel better encompases our approach.

We are still the same team and encompass all the same values. Healthy Skin Solutions prides itself on maintaining a high level of care and professionalism for all patients.

Welcome to another Canberra winter! The sky is a piercing blue, the wind is cold and your skin is itchy and red.

Eczema is a term used to describe a family of skin disorders characterised by redness and inflammation, itch, and flaky skin. There are many different types of eczema (or dermatitis, the names are used interchangeably), but thes...

Canberra has begun its annual change of season, with gorgeous leaf-lined streets ablaze with colour and heaters and fires being fired up after a (thankfully) long break. However, for people who suffer from diseases like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea the change of season can signal a worsening of their condition.
 

This i...