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Published: 15/7/22 by Dr Filip Vukasin. Published: 15/7/22 by Dr Filip Vukasin. Male pattern baldness is an extremely common condition and is due to a combination of genetic and hormonal factors. The medical term is androgenic alopecia. It can present and progress in varying ways but generally involves hair loss at the top of the […]

Getting to grips with bad breath Bad breath (or “halitosis” to use its medical name) is a common and embarrassing symptom- it can be stressful in social situations, and may even affect a person’s self-confidence.  Some people may have bad breath but be entirely unaware of it. Others may worry they have it when they

What causes smelly feet? The medical word for smelly feet is “Bromodosis”. It can happen to absolutely anyone. There are several causes of smelly feet. Three of the commonest causes of smelly feet are: Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Pitted keratolysis – this is commoner in men. Bacteria causes the skin to become soft, damp, dimpled and stinky. It can usually be treated

What is Jock Itch? Jock Itch is a common name for the medical condition also known as “Tinea Cruris”. Jock Itch is caused by a fungus which naturally lives on the skin, but under certain conditions overgrows and leads to an itchy rash in the groin, either side of the penis and scrotum.  Generally, the

What is Testicular Torsion? Testicular torsion refers to the twisting of a testicle and the spermatic cord attached to it, inside the scrotum. If prolonged and untreated, the twisting rapidly affects the blood flow to the testicle, leading to tissue damage and the possibility of testicle loss and subsequent reduced fertility. Testicular torsion can occur

Introduction Most men will experience some degree of hair loss during their lives- many have no wish to take any action, but some may opt to seek treatment. So, what causes male pattern baldness and what can be done to prevent or reverse it? What causes hair loss in men? The scalp skin normally changes