A gene that can cause cold sores has been discovered by scientists.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Once the virus enters the body it is never removed by the immune system and remains dormant until reactivated. In cold sores the virus

New research has found that videoed consultancies with dermatologists results in more accurate diagnosis of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Skin conditions are one of the most misdiognosed health conditions by GP's. However dermatologists

It is commonly assumed that hand eczema is linked to general atopic eczema, but a new study has found that hand eczema can exist independently from atopic eczema.

The new study, published in the January edition of the British Journal of Dermatology,