Skin Conditions
Eczema, acne, psoriasis, itchy rashes, and everyday skin concerns.
This collection indexes clinical guidelines, guiding symptoms, remedies, and diagnostic pathways managed within the Skin Conditions topic cluster.
Condition Overviews (10)
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Eczema is a common, non-contagious condition that makes skin dry, itchy and inflamed. Learn how to care for the skin barrier, manage flares and recognise signs of infection.
Acne
Acne can cause blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and sometimes deep painful spots. Learn gentle skin-care steps, when treatment takes time, and when to see a dermatologist to reduce scarring.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a long-term immune-related skin condition that can cause dry, scaly patches and sometimes joint symptoms. Learn practical support, treatment options, and when widespread redness, fever, or a painful swollen joint needs urgent care.
Hives (Urticaria)
Hives are raised, itchy patches that can appear and fade quickly. Learn common triggers, safe next steps, and the swelling symptoms that need urgent medical care.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes pale or white patches because the skin loses pigment. It is not contagious. Learn how to protect affected skin from sunburn, what a clinician may check, and the treatment and support options available.
Dandruff
Dandruff is common scalp flaking, sometimes with itch or mild irritation. Learn what can trigger it, practical scalp-care steps, and when a clinician should look for another cause.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis can cause flaky or greasy scales on the scalp, eyebrows and sides of the nose. Learn the common pattern, gentle care options, and when to seek medical advice.
Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is an itchy or sore rash that can develop after skin touches an irritant or allergen. Learn what to notice, how to investigate a trigger, and when to seek care.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection, not a worm. It often causes an itchy ring-shaped rash and can spread between people, animals, and shared items.
Scabies
Scabies is a contagious itchy skin infestation caused by a tiny human itch mite. It often causes intense night-time itching and a bumpy rash, especially around finger webs, wrists, waist, or groin.
Associated Symptoms (4)
Skin Eruptions (Dermatosis)
Visible cutaneous changes including macules, papules, vesicles, or scaling, representing inflammatory, infectious, allergic, or systemic skin responses.
Itching (Pruritus)
Itchy skin is often linked to dryness or irritation; learn simple skin care and when persistent itching needs a check-up.
Skin Rash: What It May Mean & When to Get Help
A rash is a visible change in the skin, not one single diagnosis. Learn what to notice, safe first steps, and the warning signs that need urgent medical care.
Dry Skin: Causes, Itch & Everyday Care
Dry skin can feel rough, flaky, tight or itchy. Learn practical ways to support the skin barrier and when ongoing dryness needs medical advice.
Lab Investigations (2)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A practical guide to a CBC blood test: what it measures, how to read the main sections, what an abnormal result may mean, and what to ask next.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Clinical interpretation, age-adjusted reference ranges, and inflammatory disease monitoring for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).