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Skin conditions
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.
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an inflammation of the skin and the tissues directly beneath it. It often affects the lower leg, but can occur on any part of the body.
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 is often triggered by an infection or allergy. 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, mostly mild skin condition caused by a fungal infection. This page describes the different types and how to prevent and treat it.
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 biopsy to diagnose skin cancer
Skin biopsy is a common medical procedure in which a small section of skin is removed to test for melanoma, skin cancer or another skin condition.
Read more on myVMC – Virtual Medical Centre website
Benign Skin Lesions - Skin Cancer Clinic
Benign Lesions Commonly found at a routine Skin Check. Benign Lesions may cause concern because of the possibility of skin cancer, the lesion getting in ...
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Skin Rashes | myVMC
A rash is defined as a change in the skin's appearance, which may involve alternations in texture (eg rough or smooth) and/or its colour. The skin may also become itchy, warmer, dry, cracked, blistered, lumpy or painful.
Read more on myVMC – Virtual Medical Centre website
Skin Cancers - Skin Cancer Clinic
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...
Read more on Skin Check website
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.
Read more on Women's and Children's Health Network website
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Find health conditions articles related to skin.
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Mole (Nevus) - South East Skin Clinic
Moles (Nevi) are ubiquitous - many people have lots of them & hunting for melanoma is the key.
Read more on Skin Check website
Atypical Mole - South East Skin Clinic
Atypical Mole (Atypical nevus) may be part of the Atypical Mole Syndrome with an increased risk of melanoma.
Read more on Skin Check website
Unna Nevus - South East Skin Clinic
The terminology can be confusing! The Unna nevus is a type of dermal nevus that occurs below the neck whereas the Miescher nevus occurs on the face
Read more on Skin Check website
Blue Nevus - South East Skin Clinic
Blue Nevus is a type of very dark mole (nevus) that may look similar to a melanoma.
Read more on Skin Check website
Top results
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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Lymph node biopsy followed by lymph node dissection for localised skin cancer | Cochrane
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Minocycline for acne vulgaris: efficacy and safety | Cochrane
Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, and in most cases it clears spontaneously. However, in some people it persists in to adulthood. There are many different treatment options, but there is little good evidence to inform doctors and individuals about which to choose.
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