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  • Lichen sclerosus

    Read about lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the genitals.

  • Pressure ulcers (pressure sores)

    Find out about pressure ulcers (pressure sores or bed sores), which are areas of damage to your skin and the tissue underneath.

  • Ichthyosis

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

  • Epidermolysis bullosa

    Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a general term used to describe a group of rare, inherited skin disorders that cause the skin to become very fragile.

  • 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.

  • Itching in pregnancy

    Find out about itching in pregnancy, including how you can treat it yourself and when itching needs to be checked by a GP.

  • Jaundice

    NHS information about jaundice, where the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow.

  • What happens straight after the birth?

    What to expect after your baby is born, including information on skin-to-skin contact, bonding, stitches and vitamin K injections.

  • Impetigo

    Find out about impetigo, a contagious skin infection that's not usually serious.

  • Cellulitis

    Cellulitis is a potentially serious infection in the deeper layers of your skin.