Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Acne
Acne is a common skin problem that usually shows up on the face, back or chest. It can cause spots,...
Angioedema
Angioedema means swelling in the deeper layers of the skin. It happens when fluid builds up undernea...
Atopic eczema
Atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that makes the skin itchy....
Benign skin lesions
Benign skin lesions are growths on the skin that are not cancerous. They are very common and are not...
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of your skin and the tissue underneath. If you don't...
Chilblains
Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that can show up after you've been out in the cold...
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis, often shortened to DH, is an autoimmune skin condition that can be linked...
Discoid eczema
Discoid eczema, also called discoid dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition that mostly affects ad...
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is common. It can start at any age, though it often begins in chi...
Hives
The main symptom of hives (urticaria) is a rash. The rash may: - be raised - be very itchy - be on...
Itchy bottom
Itchy bottom means your skin around the anus keeps feeling itchy, and you get a strong urge to scrat...
Itchy skin
Itchy skin can be annoying and uncomfortable, but in most cases it isn't a sign of anything serious....
Lichen planus
Lichen planus is an itchy rash that can show up on many parts of the body, including inside the mout...
Pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcers happen when constant pressure on part of the skin damages both the skin and the tiss...
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition where patches of skin become red, flaky and crusty, often with a build...
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common, long-lasting skin condition that mainly affects the face. It can cause redness...
Scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin.
Skin light sensitivity (photosensitivity)
Skin light sensitivity (photosensitivity) means your skin reacts to light in an unusual way. When th...
Skin rashes in children
Rashes in children are common and usually nothing to worry about. Here we look at some of the common...
Sunbed and tanning safety
Sunbeds are often used for tanning. They work by blasting your skin with ultraviolet (UV) rays. The...
Varicose eczema
Varicose eczema is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs. You are more likely to ge...
Venous leg ulcer
A leg ulcer is a wound that doesn't heal for a long time and can keep coming back. Most people notic...
Warts and verrucas
Warts are small lumps that often appear on the skin of the hands and feet. They can look quite diffe...