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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.

  • Boils

    Read more about boils and carbuncles, which are red, painful lumps on the skin that are usually caused by a bacterial infection.

  • Albinism

    Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours the skin, hair and eyes.

  • Actinic keratoses (solar keratoses)

    Find out more about actinic keratoses, which are patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun.

  • 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.

  • Acanthosis nigricans

    Acanthosis nigricans is the term for darkened, thickened patches of skin in the armpit and around the groin and neck. Find out about the main causes and treatments.

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Psoriasis - Symptoms

    Psoriasis typically causes flaky patches of skin, which form silvery-white or grey scales. Some people find their psoriasis causes itching or soreness.