Skin conditions
Skin conditions
Anything that irritates or clogs the skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling or itchy skin. Rashes and hives are other signs of skin conditions. Some are quick and easy to treat, while others are chronic or more difficult to get rid of. In these pages, you can find out about conditions like acne, cold sores, scabies, shingles, tinea, warts and more. You can also use the healthdirect Symptom Checker to help you decide what to do next.
Acne
Acne consists of spots and painful bumps on the skin and there are many myths around its causes. This article details the facts and how to treat acne.
Baby rash
Nappy rash and cradle cap are common in babies. They are usually easily treated and won’t cause long-term problems – here are some self-care tips.
Cold sores
Cold sores are blister-like spots that appear in or around the mouth. Find out about prevention, common triggers, treatment and self-care options.
Contact dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin is commonly termed eczema or dermatitis. It can be effectively managed with treatment – find out how.
Erythema nodosum
Erythema nodosum is a skin condition consisting of a lumpy, red rash, usually on the lower legs. While harmless, it can be painful. Learn more here.
Hives
Hives is a skin rash that can be triggered by a variety of things including allergic reactions, medicines and heat. Learn to recognise symptoms.
Heat rash
Heat rash is harmless but very itchy, with small red spots in places where sweat collects. Find out more about this condition and how to treat it.
Itchy skin
Itchy skin is a common irritation that can be very frustrating. Understand the different types of itchy skin and how to ease the discomfort.
Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris consists of small, rough, white or reddish bumps or patches on the skin. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment here.
Moles
Moles are small marks that appear on your skin - but they need to be watched. Here’s how to check for them, what to look for and when to see a doctor.
Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a pink, scaly and inflamed skin rash. Cool baths can help soothe the skin; sunlight can help fade the rash. Learn more here.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that can also affect the joints. While psoriasis can’t be fully cured, there are several self-care options.
Rosacea
Rosacea causes redness, flushing, and sometimes pimples and pustules, on the face. Find out about the condition's symptoms and treatments here.
Scabies
Scabies is caused by a tiny bug that burrows under the skin, causing intense itching and sometimes a rash. Here’s how to prevent spreading it.
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.
Shingles
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Find out how to recognise the symptoms and what treatments are available.
Tinea
Tinea is a common skin condition caused by a fungal infection. It’s mostly mild and can affect anybody. Here’s how to treat tinea and how to avoid spr...
Warts and verrucas
Warts are small, harmless lumps of skin caused by the human papilloma virus. Learn here about treatments and how to avoid spreading warts.
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Skin Coloured Skin lesions include neurofibroma & cysts
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Skin Check - Skin Cancer Clinic
The aim of the skin check is to make an early diagnosis of skin cancer & melanoma whilst keeping biopsy rate as low as possible. A full skin check is a head ...
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Neurofibroma - Skin Cancer Clinic
Neurofibroma commonly occur as a solitary mobile soft skin-coloured lump. Multiple neurofibromas may be part of the genetic condition Neurofibromatosis.
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Kids' Health - Topics - Eczema - a problem with skin
Try to avoid scratching as much as possible, as you could scrape off the top layers of your skin and let germs get in.
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Skin Tags - Skin Cancer Clinic
Skin tags are usually easily to recognise. It's easy to understand why people don't always like them & they may be removed "en masse"
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The Common Skin Cancers in The Skin Cancer Clinic. Skin Cancers are common in Australia: BCC, SCC & Melanoma account for most skin cancers. Solar Keratosis...
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LPLK - Skin Cancer Clinic
Lichen Planus like Keratosis (LPLK for short) is a type of inflamed lesion that starts off as another type of lesion.
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A to Z of Skin
The A to Z of Skin information has been developed to help you understand more about common skin conditions and problems, and how these may be treated.
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Interventions for pityriasis rosea, skin rash of unknown cause | Cochrane
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Interventions for pityriasis rosea, skin rash of unknown cause | Cochrane
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Skin grafts to improve leg ulcer healing | Cochrane
Approximately 1% of people in industrialised countries have a leg ulcer at some time, mainly caused by poor blood flow back from the legs towards the heart. Skin grafts, either using the patient's own skin, artificial skin or donor skin/cells, have been evaluated to see whether they improve the healing of ulcers. The review of trials found evidence that tissue-engineered skin composed of two layers increases the chance of healing. There was not enough evidence to recommend any other type of graft, and further research is required.
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Interventions for preventing of non-melanoma skin cancers in high-risk groups | Cochrane
Non-melanoma skin cancer is still the most common cancer in the UK, the United States and Australia. People at increased risk of getting non-melanoma skin cancer include those with lowered immunity, a history of non-melanoma skin cancer, rare inherited genetic skin disorders, trauma to the skin, exposure to arsenic, albinism or having had psoralen and ultraviolet A treatment. Very few studies have been conducted in people at increased risk of NMSC.
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Antifungal treatments applied to the skin to treat seborrhoeic dermatitis | Cochrane
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition found throughout the world, with rashes with varying degrees of redness, scaling and itching. It affects people of both sexes but is more common among men. The disease usually starts after puberty and can lead to personal discomfort and cosmetic concerns when rashes occur at prominent skin sites. Drugs that act against moulds, also called antifungal agents, have been commonly used on their own or in combination.
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Treatment for POEMS syndrome (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes) | Cochrane
Treatment for POEMS syndrome (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes)
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Sun protection (including sunscreens) to prevent basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the skin | Cochrane
Sun protection (including sunscreens) to prevent basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
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Surgical excision margins for primary cutaneous melanoma | Cochrane
Whilst melanoma accounts for only 5% of skin cancers, it is important because it is the cause of 75% of all skin cancer deaths.For primary cutaneous melanoma, standard treatment is complete surgical removal of the melanoma with a safety margin some distance from the visible edges of the primary tumour. The purpose of the safety margin is to remove both the primary tumour and any melanoma cells that might have spread into the surrounding skin. However, the optimal width of the safety (excision) margin remains unclear.
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UV - National Cancer Control Policy
Read about ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including the impact, links between sun exposure and skin cancer, and interventions for prevention
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Lymph node biopsy followed by lymph node dissection for localised skin cancer | Cochrane
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