Conditions

Conditions

Eczema

Eczema/ Dermatitis is the most common inflammatory skin disease worldwide, presents as generalised skin dryness, itch, and rash. Treatment options include topical treatment, tablets, phototherapy and biologic injections.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by clearly defined, red and scaly plaques. It is classified into a number of types. Treatment options include topical treatment, tablets, phototherapy and biologic injections. Read more (link to BAD)

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Acne

Acne is a common chronic disorder affecting the hair follicle and sebaceous gland, in which there is expansion and blockage of the follicle and inflammation. Treatment options include topical treatment, antibiotics and Isotretinoin.

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Urticaria

Urticaria is characterised by very itchy weals (hives), with or without surrounding erythematous flares. Urticaria can be acute or chronic, spontaneous or inducible.

A weal (or wheal) is a superficial skin-coloured or pale skin swelling, usually surrounded by erythema that lasts anything from a few minutes to 24 hours.

Urticaria can co-exist with angioedema which is a deeper swelling within the skin or mucous membranes.

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