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CTV News
2 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Health implications of in utero measles exposure
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the health implications of in utero measles exposure, and what this outbreak signals for Canada's vaccination strategy.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
I can't shift pink marks on my skin – they keep popping up but I can't get a GP appointment
OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has noticed marks on their skin. 2 Q) I HAVE some skin marks that I first noticed last year. I tried to see my doctor but could only get a phone consultation which, as you can imagine, was useless. They wanted me to email a picture, but I couldn't access the site. I've used a steroid cream, which I had for a different issue, and found it makes the marks go, but after a while, more appear elsewhere. They aren't sore or itchy, but this is really getting me down. Can you help? A) Thank you for sending the images of the rash, which appear to show oval salmon-pink-coloured patches on your torso. While seeing images of skin is helpful, we doctors usually need to get a history from the patient in order to make a diagnosis. I would like to know if, prior to the rash appearing, there was a single larger patch that came up first. If this was the case, then that would likely be the herald patch – a sign of the harmless skin condition pityriasis rosea. It usually gets better on its own over the course of around four to ten weeks. You say you first noticed skin marks a year ago, but I'm unsure if there was a period in between where it cleared. This could be a second episode of it. If this sounds likely, it will resolve on its own and a mild steroid cream can alleviate any discomfort if there is any. If you do not think it is this, then you need a consultation with a GP. TIP: As we enjoy the summer, try to refrain from wearing sandals and flip-flops too often. Their lack of support can lead to calluses, corns and issues like plantar fasciitis, which causes heel pain.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Measles cases in Alberta surpass 500 in less than 3 months
One infectious disease specialist says she's not surprised outbreaks have snowballed but is heartbroken by the symptoms children are experiencing.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
CTV weather specialist Marke Driesschen recovering after fall, family says
CTV News weather specialist Marke Driesschen is seen in an image shared by his family.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Dr Zoe Williams reveals why you should NEVER ignore any unusual marks on your toe nails
OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has discolouration around the ankle and lower leg area as well as a odd-coloured toenail. 2 2 Q) MY big toenail on one foot is pink, but the other one looks bluish purple. I also have a lot of blue/purple discolouration around the ankle and lower leg area. Should I be concerned? I don't have diabetes. I'm 73. A) This somewhat depends on how long the discolouration has been there and if there are any associated symptoms. If it has come on suddenly, then I would be more concerned, and certainly if accompanied by pain and swelling, then it would suggest a circulatory issue. Deep vein thrombosis would need to be excluded as a priority. From the image you sent, it appears as though this has been like it for quite some time and there is no swelling and presumably no pain, as I expect you would have mentioned it. In this case, the cause is much more likely to be down to thread veins, also known as spider veins or telangiectasias, which are small, visible veins that appear close to the surface of the skin. They are often a result of dilated or broken veins, causing blood to pool and become visible as fine pink, red, purple, or bluish lines. If you press over them the skin tends to return to normal colour until you release and the tiny veins fill with blood again. They are usually harmless and don't cause any significant health problems. However, they can be a cosmetic concern for some people. Studies suggest that peppermint can improve alertness – making it perfect for mid-afternoon. It also helps with digestion, perfect for bloating or gas.
