Pubic lice, otherwise known as crabs, are insects that favour the pubic area, although they can be found anywhere on the body. The itching they cause can be very frustrating, but treatment is relatively straightforward.…

Children have a developing immune system that predisposes to them getting more infections than adults. This constant exposure to new illnesses is necessary and important and helps to build a child's immune system and better equips them to fend off infection as they grow older.…

Croup is a common childhood condition characterised by a barking cough and noisy breathing. It occurs when an infection with a virus causes inflammation and swelling of the voice box and windpipe, making it harder to breathe. Croup can be a serious, life-threatening condition, but most cases will settle without any intervention.…

Rubella is a viral disease which generally causes a mild illness and usually resolves after a few days. However, death or serious birth defects can occur if the virus is contracted during pregnancy. Vaccines exist for children at twelve and eighteen months and also for adults.…

Scabies is a skin condition caused by tiny mites. It causes severe itching and a rash from the mites burrowing into the skin to lay eggs. Scabies is treatable using prescription medicine.…

Chickenpox is a common, contagious childhood illness, caused by the varicella virus. It causes a distinctive, itchy rash, and normally resolves on its own. A vaccine is available that can help reduce your chance of getting the condition.…