HEALTHNET

Male Health

Female Health

Elderly Health

Child Health

Health A - Z

By Categories

Monthly Feature of HSBC health insurance Hong Kong

Skin care in autumn and winter

Ah wing is a "typical guy" and pays very little attention to personal grooming and skincare. Despite the cold and fry weather, he is too lazy and cannot be bothered to use any skincare products. As a result, his skin is dry and rough and his lips are sometimes so chapped that they bleed.

Source: Dr. Kingsley Chan, Specialist in Dematology; Elaine Hsieh, Registered Dietitian

Previous Stories

Health Library

Providing more health features with medical experts' in-depth analysis.

Learn more!

The health information in HealthNet is supplied by independent data suppliers and is for reference only. HSBC has not verified the information and bears no responsibility for the content. The content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice in individual cases.

Health Tips

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are commonly used to relieve Histamine related allergic disorders like allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis...

TravelSurance

Apply now to enjoy enhanced coverage against any travel alerts and special discount offer! More

Superb Offer

HospitalSurance
Apply "Hospital Cash Insurance" online to enjoy exclusive discount offer.

FirstCare
Enjoy 10% discount for family enrollment
Learn more!

HSBC medical and hospital insurance superb offer

Healthpedia

Impetigo

Impetigo is a contagious skin disease caused by bacterial infection, most often by Staphylococcus aureus or sometimes Streptococcus pyogenes. These bacteria normally live on the surface of the skin, but can find their way into the skin through scratching, minor abrasions or insect bites.