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  • Rheumatic fever

    NHS information about rheumatic fever, including treatment, symptoms and causes.

  • Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (flat head syndrome)

    Find out about why some babies develop a slightly flattened head, what can be done about it, and how long it will take to improve.

  • Pityriasis versicolor

    Find out about pityriasis versicolor (sometimes called tinea versicolor), including what the symptoms are, how it’s treated and how you get it.

  • Osteophyte (bone spur)

    Find out about osteophytes (bone spurs), which are bony lumps that form near joints.

  • Nasopharyngeal cancer

    Find out what nasopharyngeal cancer is, what the signs and symptoms are, what causes it, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

  • Lumbar puncture

    Find out about lumbar punctures, including why they’re done, what happens during the procedure, side effects, how to help your recovery, and possible complications.

  • Ingrown hairs

    Find out about ingrown hairs, what the symptoms are, how you can treat and prevent them yourself, and what treatments you can get from your GP.

  • Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)

    Find out about excessive hair growth (hirsutism), including when to see a GP and information about treatments and causes.

  • Herpetic whitlow (whitlow finger)

    Find out about herpetic whitlow (whitlow finger) including symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Hamstring injury

    Read about hamstring injuries, including the different types, how they're treated and how long it takes to recover.