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Acne is a very common skin condition characterised by comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and pus-filled spots (pustules). Read more
Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Alopecia areata is a common cause of non-scarring hair loss that can occur at any age. Read more
A basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer. BCC is the most common type of all skin cancer in the UK. Read more
Squamous cell carcinoma in situ, often called Bowen’s disease, is a growth of cancerous cells that is confined to the outer layer of the skin. Read more
Congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP), also called Günther’s disease after the doctor who first described it, is the rarest of the porphyrias. Read more
Dermatitis describes a type of inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis describes inflammation that is caused by direct skin contact with something in your environment. Read more
A rare inherited skin condition characterised by a change in the way skin cells (keratinocytes) stick together within the upper layer of the skin (epidermis). Read more
DSAP is a skin condition manifested by multiple, dry, scaly rings that are found mainly on the forearms and legs. It is due to excessive sun exposure causing thickening of the skin. Read more
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a rare inherited skin disorder. The skin of those who have DEB is more fragile than normal. Minor injury causes blisters which often leave scars when they heal. Read more
Atopic eczema is a very common skin condition due to skin inflammation. It may start at any age but the onset is often in childhood. Read more
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) simplex is a rare inherited disorder in which the skin is fragile and blisters at sites of rubbing. Read more
Extra-mammary Paget’s disease (EMPD) is a rare, slow-growing disease that is usually due to a pre-invasive type of skin cancer. Read more
The porphyrias are a group of uncommon diseases caused by something going wrong with the production of chemicals known as porphyrins. Read more
Fungal infections of the nails are also known as dermatophytic onychomycosis, or tinea unguium. Read more
Hailey-Hailey disease is also known as familial benign chronic pemphigus, as originally described by the Hailey brothers. Read more
Herpes simplex is an infection of the skin with the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of herpes virus, called herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2. Read more
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a long term, recurrent, and painful disease in which there is inflammation (redness, tenderness and swelling) in areas of skin containing apocrine sweat glands. Read more
Hirsutism refers to excessive growth of dark, thick and coarse hair in an individual (usually female) in a male pattern. Read more