Laura Weaver is allergic to almost everything.

Dairy products, some fruit and wheat, peanuts, soaps, sprays, perfumes, non-cotton clothing, plastic furniture and grass. The list is almost endless.

These everyday foods and products irritate her skin, so that she is ... read more

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During the first few months after birth babies can demonstrate allergic reactions to food proteins, particularly hen’s eggs and cow’s milk, even if they are breast-fed, studies show.

According to the educational initiative Act Against Allergy, food allergies and reactions ... read more

Laura Weaver suffers a rare skin condition, which has left her allergic to almost everything. The brave teenager has finally been able to go back to school, after staff created a special ‘clean room’ to protect her from dozens or ... read more

Q Can you tell me why my toenails are changing colour?

A Nails’ growth and appearance can be altered by chronic skin disease, particularly eczema and psoriasis. But the commonest causes of change in appearance are infections. A single nail ... read more