Vitiligo (pronounced /?v?tl?a?go?/) or leukoderma is a chronic skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The precise cause of vitiligo is complex and not fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it isContinue Reading

Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common, harmless human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash, mainly on the torso. The condition appears to be entirely non-contagious, or of extremely limited virulence. PR can affectContinue Reading

Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease that affects the skin and the oral mucosa, and presents itself in the form of lesions or rashes. Cause of Lichen planus The cause of lichen planus is not known; however, there are casesContinue Reading

Psoriasis (pronounced /s??ra??s?s/) (suh-RI-uh-sus) is a disorder which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skinContinue Reading

Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection (dermatophytosis) of the scalp. Presentation It may appear as thickened, scaly, and sometimes boggy swellings, or as expanding raised red rings with central healing (ringworm). Common symptoms are severe itching of the scalp,Continue Reading

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a disease that causes tissue to become necrotic, causing deep ulcers that usually occur on the legs. When they occur, they can lead to chronic wounds. Ulcers usually initially look like small bug bites or papules, andContinue Reading

Eczema (from Greek ?κζεμα) is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes which areContinue Reading