Head lice and nits! Head lice are small brown/grey insects which cling to the hair close to the scalp where they fee. They take 10 days to reach adulthood and they lay eggs which take 7-10 days to hatch. Nits are the white empty shell left behind once the lice has hatched. They look like dandruff. Anyone of any age ... Read More »
- Extensive dental decay - Periodontal (gum) disease - Oral infections or abscesses - Oral cancers - Xerostomia (dry mouth condition). Many medications can contribute to this! - Oral conditions resulting from post-nasal drips or discharges - Allergy conditions - A proliferation of specific types of gram (-) anaerobic bacteria. Read More »
Did you know that, last week, it was World Allergy Week ? I hope so. Many people suffer from allergies, and what the purpose of this week has been is to create awareness about it. SAHealthblog.com was able to chat to Dr. Mike Levin, Head of the Allergy Clinic at Red Cross Childrens' Hospital, in Cape Town. Read More »
Some of you may have come across this terms, before, and some may even have this condition. Before I keep you guessing, it is commonly known as Hives. Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine. When you have an allergic reaction to a substance, ... Read More »
We have all at some time or other in our lives had to take antihistamines, or at least thats what we were told we are taking. So what exactly is this thing called an antihistamine and how does it work….it seems to work. I can vouch for that.I am sure there are many stories out there of even life saving ... Read More »
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