18/07/2025Dr Rashmi JainConsultant immunologist and allergistChronic urticaria and angioedema: Why you should see a consultant allergistSeeing a consultant allergist for chronic urticaria and angioedema can help identify underlying causes, reduce symptoms, and provide access to advanced treatment options.
19/09/2024Dr Tom C DawsonPaediatricianAllergic urticaria in children: How is it treated?Allergic urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a skin condition that causes red, itchy welts to appear on a child’s skin. This reaction can be triggered by various allergens, such as foods, medications, insect bites or environmental factors like pollen. While the condition can be uncomfortable, it’s usually temporary and can be effectively treated. Here to provide a detailed look at this topic is leading consultant paediatrician Dr Tom C Dawson.More articles from this doctor
20/09/2021Dr Basheer Peer-MohamedPaediatricianAllergies in children (Part one)Parents or guardians who want to inform themselves about allergies in their child can be confident in the knowledge there are ways to treat them. However, what about getting the best advice and assistance? Well, senior consultant paediatrician Dr Basheer Peer-Mohamed has put together a comprehensive, two-part, guide about allergies in children. Part one covers types, causes and symptoms. Read on to find out more. More articles from this doctor
10/11/2020Dr Ravi RatnavelDermatologistInflammatory skin diseases explained by a specialistLeading dermatologist Dr Ravi Ratnavel shares his professional expertise on inflammatory skin disease, common and uncommon inflammatory skin conditions as well as prevention and treatment.More articles from this doctor
28/07/2020Dr Robert BoylePaediatric allergistCow’s milk allergy in infants: are the current guidelines causing an overdiagnosis?There is increasing evidence across Europe suggesting that children are being overdiagnosed with a cow's milk allergy due to inaccurate information being promoted by the current allergy guidelines. Dr Robert Boyle, one of our top allergy specialists, explains why many parents may falsely believe their child has a cow's milk allergy and how private formula manufacturers might be profiting from this.More articles from this doctor
05/11/2018Professor Adam FoxAllergistFood allergies in children: your FAQs answered by a specialistFood allergies in children are becoming increasingly common, with the number rising as time goes by. Food allergies are now becoming more widespread, affecting an estimated 5-6% of young children. Dr Adam Fox, a leading paediatric allergist, answers some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding allergies in children.More articles from this doctor
27/07/2018Professor George Du ToitPaediatric allergistWhen is urticaria serious?Urticaria, also known as hives, is common in childhood. In this article, Professor George Du Toit gives an overview of the different types of urticaria, what to expect, and what treatment looks like.More articles from this doctor
