10 Common Nail Problems – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor This is an overview of 10 common finger and toenail conditions. But, let’s start with a definition. What are Nails? Nails a...
Understanding Human Hair Colour And What Affects It While frequently viewed through the lens of fashion and aesthetics, hair colour is a complex biological trait determined by the type, amount, and di...
Skin Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Medically reviewed by MyHSN team – last update May 2026 Skin cancer is one of the commonest cancers. It is an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of skin cells...
5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy The eyes are complex sensory organs measuring roughly 24mm in diameter, composed of the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve. Functioning as the body’s primary visual...
5 Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy The skin is the body’s largest organ, spanning roughly 2m² in surface area and comprising three primary layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Acting ...
5 Eye Problems You Should Go to A&E For It is easy to brush off a bit of eye redness or a “twitch” as tiredness, but your eyes are incredibly delicate. When certain symptoms appear, wa...
5 Skin Conditions You Should Go to A&E For It is not always simple to determine whether a skin condition is something that can wait to be seen by your GP, or whether you need immediate medical att...
Pemphigus and Pemphigoid: 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Pemphigus and Pemphigoid are rare, serious autoimmune conditions that cause the body to attack its own skin and mucous membranes. Whil...
Vitiligo : 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by the loss of pigment, resulting in white patches on various parts of the body. While it is not...
Psoriasis: 5 Common Signs & When to See a Doctor Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects approximately 2–3% of the UK population. Unlike simple dry skin, psoriasis is caused by an...
