Search results for skin
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Bullous pemphigoid
Read about bullous pemphigoid, a rare skin condition that usually starts with an itchy, raised skin rash and then as the condition develops, large blisters can form.
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Bowen's disease
Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for Bowen's disease, a very early and easily treatable form of skin cancer.
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Boils
Read more about boils and carbuncles, which are red, painful lumps on the skin that are usually caused by a bacterial infection.
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Atopic eczema
Read about atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis), a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry, cracked and sore.
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Albinism
Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours the skin, hair and eyes.
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Actinic keratoses (solar keratoses)
Find out more about actinic keratoses, which are patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun.
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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.
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Varicose eczema - Treatment
Read about treatments for varicose eczema. Treatment aims to improve the condition of your skin, treat your symptoms and help improve your circulation (blood flow)
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Symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma
Find out about the symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma and where to get help. The main symptom is a lump under your skin which is usually solid to the touch.
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Side effects of radiotherapy
Read about the main side effects of radiotherapy, including sore skin, tiredness and temporary hair loss, and how to manage them.