Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Acne
Overview Acne is a common skin condition that often develops on the face, back or chest. It causes s...
Angioedema
Overview Angioedema is swelling of the deeper layers of the skin. It’s caused by a build-up of fluid...
Atopic eczema
Overview Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common skin condition that causes itchy skin. It can...
Benign skin lesions
Overview Benign skin lesions are non-cancerous growths on the skin. They’re very common and are not...
Cellulitis
Overview Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of skin and underlying tissue. It can be se...
Chilblains
Overview Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that can appear after you’ve been in the...
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Overview Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an autoimmune skin condition that can be linked to coeliac...
Discoid eczema
Overview Discoid eczema (discoid dermatitis) is a long-term skin condition that usually affects adul...
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Overview Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is common. It can develop at any age but often starts in...
Hives
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Itchy bottom
Overview Itchy bottom is a strong urge to scratch the skin around your bottom (anus). The anus is th...
Itchy skin
Overview Itchy skin can be unpleasant but it’s not usually a sign of anything serious. You can usual...
Lichen planus
Overview Lichen planus is an itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body, including the inside...
Pressure ulcers
Overview Pressure ulcers are areas of damage to the skin and the tissue underneath. This happens whe...
Psoriasis
Overview Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin. These are cov...
Rosacea
Overview Rosacea is a common long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It can cause red...
Scabies
Overview Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin.
Skin light sensitivity (photosensitivity)
Overview Skin light sensitivity (photosensitivity) means you have an unusual reaction to light. This...
Skin rashes in children
Overview Childhood rashes are common and are often nothing to worry about. This page covers some com...
Sunbed and tanning safety
Overview Sunbeds are often used for tanning. They work by blasting your skin with ultraviolet (UV) r...
Varicose eczema
Overview - About varicose eczema - Causes of varicose eczema - Diagnosing varicose eczema - Treating...
Venous leg ulcer
Overview A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore. They usually develop on the inside of the leg...
Warts and verrucas
Overview Warts are small lumps that often develop on the skin of the hands and feet. They vary in ap...