Skin conditions

Acne is a common condition that causes spots or pimples on your skin. Learn more about acne, what causes it and how you can treat acne here.

Boils are painful, red, pus-filled lumps that can occur anywhere on your skin. Read about boil causes, treatment and how to stop them from spreading.

Cellulitis is an infection of your skin and the tissues directly beneath it. It often affects your lower leg but can occur in any part of your body.

Chilblains are itchy, painful skin swellings caused by cold. Read more to learn the symptoms, causes, treatment and how to prevent them.

Chronic wounds take a long time to heal. They can be painful and may cause serious complications. Read about why they happen and how to treat them.

Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation from contact with allergens or irritants, causing redness and itching. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Cradle cap is yellowish, greasy scaly patches that form on young babies’ scalps. It’s common and harmless. Learn more about cradle cap treatments.

Dermatitis is a common skin condition. Learn more about the different types of dermatitis, their symptoms and treatment here.

Dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring's disease) is a skin rash that's associated with coeliac disease. Find out more about dermatitis herpetiformis.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) may cause red, itchy and dry skin. Find out the causes of eczema and how to treat it, including avoiding triggers.

Erythema nodosum causes red lumps on your lower legs, that can be painful. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for erythema nodosum.

Erythromelalgia is a rare skin condition which causes redness, burning pain and hot skin on your feet or hands. Read more about erythromelalgia here.

Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles in your skin. Learn more about the causes and treatments and how to help prevent folliculitis.

Frostbite develops when your skin freezes after exposure to very low temperatures. See how to reduce the risk of frostbite if you prepare properly.

A granuloma is a cluster of white blood cells and other tissue. Find out more about granulomas, what causes them and how they are treated.

Hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy and pink swellings on the skin, often caused by allergies. Learn more about causes and treatments.

Warts are small, harmless lumps of skin caused by the human papilloma virus. Learn about treatments for warts and how to stop them from spreading.

An ingrown hair is when a hair grows back into your skin. It can be painful and get infected. Learn all about ingrown hair causes and removal.

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition. It causes small, rough bumps on the skin. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment here.

Leg ulcers are deep sores in the leg, and they're very common, especially among older people. Here's what you need to know about leg ulcers.

Milia are tiny, white lumps that can appear on the face of newborn babies, young children and adults. Learn about different types and treatments.

Moles are pigmented skin marks, which may be harmless or may develop into skin cancer. Read about what to look for, and when to see a doctor.

Molluscum contagiosum is a common, often harmless, viral skin infection. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Most babies will get nappy rash at some point in their first 18 months. Find out more, including how to recognise, treat and prevent nappy rash.

Pilonidal disease is a condition that affects the skin in the crease between the buttocks. Learn more about its symptoms and how it's treated.

Pityriasis rosea is mild skin disorder that causes a pink, scaly skin rash. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of pityriasis rosea. 

Pressure ulcers (bed sores) develop when your skin is damaged due to constant pressure or friction. Find out how you can help prevent pressure ulcers.

Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that can also affect the joints. While psoriasis can't be fully cured, there are several treatment options.

Rashes can be red, pink, purple, flat or bumpy, itchy, scaley or pus filled. Read on to learn about the causes and management of various rashes.

Rosacea causes redness, flushing, and sometimes pimples and pustules, on your face. Find out about rosacea symptoms, triggers and treatments.

Scabies is caused by a tiny bug that burrows under your skin, causing intense itching and sometimes a rash. Read more about scabies and its treatment.

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.

Skin tags are small growths on your skin. Most are harmless and don't cause pain, but if one is bothering you, ask your doctor about removal.

Staph skin infections include cellulitis and impetigo. Find out how to prevent staph skin infections, how they're treated, and when to get help.

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that causes pale or white patches on the skin. Learn more about its causes, symptoms and treatment.