Medicine info: Brand names
Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
Contact dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin is commonly termed eczema or dermatitis. It can be effectively managed with treatment – find out how.
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Dermatitis herpetiformis
Find out more about dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring’s disease or Duhring–Brocq disease) – an autoimmune condition associated with coeliac disease.
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis can occur on the scalp, face or torso or in areas that produce an oily substance known as sebum. Learn more about it here.
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Eczema
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) causes red, itchy and dry skin, which can be very irritating. But there are many ways to manage eczema, including avoiding triggers.
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Itchy scalp
There are many different reasons why your head is itchy. Learn more about the causes and treatment options available.
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Hair problems
Hair problems can arise from genetic disorders, psychological disorders or different types of infections. Find more information on a number of different hair problems.
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Cradle cap
Cradle cap is the build-up of yellow, greasy and often scaly patches of skin that appear on your baby's scalp. It is not painful or itchy for your baby.
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Dandruff
Read about dandruff — flaky skin on your scalp — including the causes, symptoms and treatments. Also find out when to see your doctor about dandruff.
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Male groin - irritation and infection
Groin irritation can be painful and annoying. The different causes can include friction, reactions to soaps, skin conditions, infection and sweat build-up. Learn more here.
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HTLV-1 infection
Human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can infect your blood. Learn more about HTLV-1, how you can catch it and the diseases it causes.
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