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Acne
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilo sebaceous follicles characterized by comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules, pustules, nodules…
Acne Scars
A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues. They form when the dermis is damaged and the body forms new collagen fibers to mend…
Eczema
Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. One of the most common forms of eczema is atopic dermatitis (or “atopic eczema”)…
Fungal Infection
Fungal infection is a common infection in the tropics. There are different types of fungal infection but most of them favour areas of the body which are moist and sweaty…
Hyper Hydrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a common problem faced by many individuals. While this condition is generally physiological, it can sometimes be associated with medical conditions, such…
Keloids
Keloid is a type of scar which is firm, rubbery , fibrous nodule and can vary from pink to flesh-coloured or red to dark brown in colour. A keloid depending on its maturity…
Moles
Everyone has moles, sometimes 40 or more. Most people think of a mole as a dark brown spot, but moles have a wide range of appearance. At one time, a mole in a certain…
Neurodermatitis
Imagine an itch so intense that no amount of scratching brings relief and you have some idea of what it feels like to have neurodermatitis. This common eczema develops when…
Pigmentation
Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is made up of two layers, the upper ‘epidermis’ and the lower ‘dermis’. The epidermis contains certain cells called melanocytes which…
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a medical condition that occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks…
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the centro facial areas of the face. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It usually…
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Usually beginning on the scalp as oily, waxy patches, this common type of eczema sometimes spreads to the face and beyond. A severe case, while rare, produces widespread…
Skin Cancers
There are several types of skin cancers. The commonest are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and malignant melanoma. These are often related…
Skin Growth
Most people develop skin growths with age. These include seborrhoeic keratoses, skin tags, sebaceous hyperplasia and syringomas. Seborrhoeic keratoses are small brown…
Urticaria
Urticaria – also known as hives, weals, welts or nettle rash – is a raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin. It may appear on one part of the body or be spread across large areas….
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which patients develop white spots on the skin that vary in size and location. These spots occur when pigment cells called “melanocytes” are destroyed…
Viral Warts
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are usually…