Skin Conditions

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Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit. It is the most common skin condition, affecting up to 85% of adol…

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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease characterised by intense pruritus and eczematous lesions. It is the most…

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Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin reaction caused by direct contact with an external substance. Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) i…

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Keratosis pilaris is a very common benign condition caused by excess keratin plugging hair follicles. It presents as rough, skin-coloured or…

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Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder characterised by symmetric brown to grey-brown patches on sun-exposed areas of the face. It is pa…

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Photoaging refers to premature skin ageing caused by chronic ultraviolet radiation exposure. It is distinct from intrinsic (chronological) a…

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Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease characterised by well-demarcated erythematous plaques with silvery-white s…

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Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting the central face. It presents with persistent erythema, telangiectasia,…

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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common chronic relapsing inflammatory condition affecting sebum-rich areas of the skin. It is mediated by Malasse…

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Xerosis is pathologically dry skin resulting from impaired barrier function and reduced water-holding capacity of the stratum corneum. It is…