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  • Acne

    Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.

  • Ichthyosis

    Find out about ichthyosis, a condition that causes dry scaly skin, including when to get medical help, treatment options and types.

  • Granuloma annulare

    Find out about granuloma annulare, including the symptoms, treatments and causes.

  • Erythema multiforme

    NHS information about erythema multiforme, including symptoms, when to get help and treatment.

  • Dandruff

    Find out what causes dandruff, what you can do to get rid of it and when to get medical advice.

  • Vulval cancer - Causes

    Read about the risk factors that can increase your risk of developing vulval cancer, including increasing age and HPV infection.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Treatment

    Tuberous sclerosis is a lifelong condition that requires long-term care and support from a range of different healthcare professionals.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Features

    Tuberous sclerosis causes non-cancerous (benign) tumours to develop in many areas of the body. The condition can lead to a range of different problems, depending on where the tumours grow.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 2 - Symptoms

    Symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) typically start during the late teens or early twenties but may develop at any age.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), so management involves regular monitoring and treatment for any problems as and when they arise.