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Strep throat is nasty. Make sure you’re prepared this winter
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Written by Dr Natalie Atere-Roberts, General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See also our main page on sore throats. In a nutshell, strep throat is pretty miserable. Symptoms include headaches, stomach pain, a sore throat and a fever – it’s far more than a simple cough and cold. Untreated, very […]
Thrush in men
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Written by Dr Binta Sultan, consultant for Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s thrush page for more information Dr Morton’s prescription to combat thrush is available here What is thrush? Thrush is caused by a yeast, known as candida albicans. Yeast infection in men is relatively uncommon but it is something we do […]
Is shingles contagious?
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Written by Dr Jo Skilbeck, General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See also our main page on skin rash. What is shingles? Shingles is caused by the re-activation of the varicella zoster herpes virus, which is also the virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox the virus remains […]
Impetigo causes and treatment
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Written by Dr Andy Eaton, General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See also our main page on skin rash. In my experience as a GP, impetigo is the most common skin infection I see in children – but is one of the easiest to treat, as a course of antibiotics […]
What is eczema and how do you treat it?
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Written by Dr Andy Eaton, General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See also our main page on skin rash. Eczema comes from the Greek word “to boil” and if you have ever suffered from eczema, you will know just what that means. Some families have an
How to self diagnose a skin rash
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Written by Janet Krol, General Practitioner with a special interest in dermatology and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline Are you suffering from a skin rash? Let us help you find out what it is and get treatment underway Email one of our GPs with a photo today You are on holiday and have had […]
How to avoid insect bites and infections
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Written by the Dr Morton’s – The Medical Helpline Communications Team How to avoid insect bites and infections See Dr Morton’s address allergies, diagnose skin rash, steroids save lives and Prescriptions and Packs The most common skin infection causing problems abroad relate to insect bites and stings. Many people travel unequipped to deal with the insects […]
Managing eczema flares in children
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Written by Dr Sarah Hull, GP for Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s diagnose skin rash and steroids save lives As a GP with a specialist interest in dermatology – eczema in children remains the most common condition I see in general practice and in my specialist clinic. The word ‘eczema’ is […]
Acne – how do I treat my spots?
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Written by Janet Krol, General Practitioner with a special interest in dermatology and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s diagnose skin rash Being spotty is just the final straw in a teenager’s life – as if growing up were not difficult enough! Acne in teenagers Matt: What can I do about these big […]
Psoriasis – five simple treatments
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Written by Janet Krol, General Practitioner with a special interest in dermatology and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s diagnose skin rash 5 simple treatments to soothe Psoriasis Is it scabies? Scabies is usually itchy and more often than not someone else in the family has made contact with someone who has scabies: […]
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