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  • Psoriasis - Causes

    Psoriasis occurs when skin cells are replaced more quickly than usual. This may be caused by a problem with the immune system, perhaps due to genetics or environmental triggers.

  • Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), which include aching bones and joints, fatigue, itchy skin, and dry eyes and mouth.

  • Lymphoedema - Treatment

    Decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) is used for treating lymphoedema. It involves good skin care, using compression bandages, doing exercises, and specialised massage.

  • Lymphoedema - Prevention

    Good skin care is important for reducing the risk of getting lymphoedema and stopping it spreading if you already have it. Adopting a healthy lifestyle may also help.

  • Venous leg ulcer - Symptoms

    Venous leg ulcers are open, often painful, sores in the skin that take more than 2 weeks to heal. They most often develop on the inside of the leg.

  • Venous leg ulcer - Prevention

    You can help reduce your risk of developing a venous leg ulcer in several ways, such as wearing a compression stocking, losing weight and taking care of your skin.

  • Contact dermatitis - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of contact dermatitis, which include, inflamed (irritated), blistered, dry, thickened and cracked skin.

  • Contact dermatitis - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing contact dermatitis. A GP can usually diagnose contact dermatitis from the appearance of your skin and by asking about your symptoms.

  • Contact dermatitis - Causes

    Read about the causes of contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis occurs when your skin reacts to a particular substance.

  • Colostomy - Complications

    Read about the possible complications of a colostomy, which can include rectal discharge, parastomal hernia, stoma blockage and skin irritation around the stoma.