Skin Conditions

While their exact prevalence is unknown, the majority of individuals will encounter some form of skin disease – or dermatosis – in their lifetime. From the most common – acne or chickenpox, affecting more than 90% of the population – to the rarest – such as xeroderma pigmentosum – dermatoses play some role in most individual’s lives. This section of the site helps explain and explore dermatoses, their causes, symptoms and treatments, as well as providing the most up to date research and news from the ever evolving field of dermatology.

Common skin conditions

The most common afflictions of the skin.

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Viral skin conditions

Skin afflictions caused by viral infections.

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Pigmentary skin conditions

Conditions affecting pigment (melanin) production in skin.

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Rare skin conditions

Skin afflictions affecting fewer than 1 in 2,000 people.

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Skin cancer

Pre-malignancies and malignancies of the skin.

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Light and skin interaction

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