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  • Acid and chemical burns

    Find out about acid and chemical burns including what causes them, where to get help, how to do first aid, and how they're treated.

  • Vitiligo - Treatment

    Read about the treatments for vitiligo, which include camouflage creams, topical corticosteroids, other types of topical medication and depigmentation.

  • Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin E

    Find out about Vitamin E, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.

  • Symptoms of penile cancer

    Find out about the main symptoms of penile cancer and find out when you should go to see a GP.

  • Paget's disease of the nipple - Diagnosis

    Find out how Paget's disease of the nipple is diagnosed. Your GP will examine your breasts and ask about your symptoms. They may refer you to a breast clinic for further tests.

  • Newborn jaundice - Symptoms

    Symptoms of jaundice usually appear about 3 days after birth and disappear by the time the baby is 2 weeks old.

  • Anal fissure - Treatment

    Read about treatments for anal fissures, including having a high-fibre diet to avoid constipation and using various medicines, such as laxatives and topical anaesthetics.

  • Acne - Causes

    Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty.

  • How to help someone you care for keep clean - Care and support guide

    Advice on washing, bathing, laundry and general hygiene, maintaining dignity and continence services.

  • Labiaplasty (vulval surgery)

    Find out about labiaplasty, including why it's rarely available on the NHS, how much it costs, how to find a qualified and experienced surgeon, what the procedure involves and what to do if things go wrong.