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  • Paget's disease of the nipple

    Find out about Paget's disease of the nipple (Paget's disease of the breast). It's a rare condition where eczema-like changes occur in the skin of the nipple and areola.

  • MRSA

    Find out about MRSA, which is a bacteria that usually lives harmlessly on the skin but can cause a serious infection if it gets inside the body.

  • Lipoma

    Find out about lipomas, which are soft, fatty lumps that grow under your skin. They're harmless and do not usually need any treatment.

  • Lichen sclerosus

    Read about lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the genitals. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatments and when to see a GP.

  • Keratosis pilaris

    Read about keratosis pilaris, which is a common, harmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples.

  • Jaundice

    NHS information about jaundice, where the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow. It's caused by a build-up of a substance called bilirubin.

  • Newborn jaundice

    Find out more about jaundice, a common and usually harmless condition in newborn babies that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes.

  • Itchy bottom

    Read about itchy bottom, which is a strong urge to scratch the skin around your anus. Find out how to ease itching and when to get medical help.

  • Impetigo

    Find out about impetigo, a contagious skin infection that's not usually serious. Read about the symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and prevention.

  • Ichthyosis

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