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Follow the links below to find information on skin diseases.
Updated February 2008
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Burns and Scalds
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Links to information about burns and scalds, and their treatment and prevention.
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Dermatitis
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Links to information on dermatitis, dandruff, eczema and hives.
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Foot Care
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Links to information on foot care and foot conditions and diseases.
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Fungal skin diseases
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Links to information on fungal skin diseases or dermatomycoses.
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Hair Disorders
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Links to information on hair disorders and diseases, including hair loss and dandruff.
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Infectious Skin Diseases
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Links to information on a wide range of infectious skin diseases.
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Pressure Sores
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Links to information on pressure sores.
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Psoriasis
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Links to information about psoriasis.
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Rosacea
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Links to information on rosacea.
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Skin Cancer
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Links to information on skin cancer, including prevention, treatment and risk factors.
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Skin Diseases in Adolescence
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Links to information about common adolescent skin diseases.
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Skin Diseases in Babies
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Links to information on skin diseases in babies.
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Skin Diseases in Children
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Links to information about skin diseases that affect children.
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Skin Conditions
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Links to information on skin conditions, such as birthmarks, blisters, scars and wrinkles.
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Ulcers
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Warts
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Rosacea
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Better Health Channel
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Rosacea or acne rosacea is a type of skin inflammation that affects the face. Symptoms include a permanent flush and non-tender pustules. In severe cases of rosacea, the nose can become reddened and enlarged (rhinophyma). The cause is unknown. Unlike acne, rosacea does not scar. Treatment options include medications, surgery and avoidance of known triggers such as alcohol.
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May 2009
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Frostbite
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Better Health Channel
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Frostbite occurs when skin tissue freezes after exposure to cold weather. Symptoms include cold, white and hard skin, pain, itching, loss of feeling, mottled skin, swelling and blistering and tissue loss. Blood-filled blisters signal severe frostbite which may lead to dry or wet gangrene. Extremities such as fingers, hands and feet are at greater risk because they are more susceptible to heat loss. Do not try to thaw out frostbite, as this often leads to further damage, unless professional medical help is not available. Thawing and refreezing affected areas is dangerous.
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May 2009
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Dry skin treatments
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myDr
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Soap substitutes, moisturisers, barrier creams, anti-itch preparations and bath and shower substitutes can all help to alleviate problems associated with having dry skin.
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Mar 2009
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Dandruff treatments
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myDr
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Medicated, antifungal and keratolytic shampoos are often useful products for the treatment of dandruff.
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Mar 2009
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Scleroderma
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myDr
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Scleroderma is a generalised disease which produces fibrosis, degeneration and inflammation of skin and other tissue.
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Mar 2009
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Porphyria
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Better Health Channel
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Porphyria occurs when the body cannot convert naturally occurring compounds (called 'porphyrins') into heme (or haem), which contains iron. Porphyria can affect the skin, gastrointestinal system, nervous system or all of these. Diagnosis can be delayed because porphyria mimics other conditions such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, eczema, multiple sclerosis and irritable bowel syndrome.
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Feb 2009
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Sweat explained
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Better Health Channel
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The main function of sweat is to control body temperature as it evaporates from the skin. Heat stroke can occur on a hot day if there is insufficient sweating. Hyperhidrosis is abnormal excessive sweating, most often without any known cause. Reduced sweating is called hypohidrosis, if there is partial loss of sweating, or anhidrosis if there is complete lack of sweating.
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Feb 2009
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Skin explained
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Better Health Channel
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Skin is a waterproof covering, a defence against bacteria, a cooling system and a sense organ. It is made up of two main layers, the dermis and the epidermis. Common skin problems include acne, eczema, dermatitis, fungal infections, warts, sunburn and skin cancer.
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Feb 2009
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Interventions for American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, a disfiguring and stigmatising disease affecting Central and South American regions, is caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies. Pentavalent antimonial drugs (sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam, St...
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Jan 2009
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Interventions for pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This review of clinical trials aimed to find out which is the most effective and safest treatment option for pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus....
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Jan 2009
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Skin Centre
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Here you can learn everything you need to know about the skin and its associated diseases, including their symptoms, diagnoses, development and treatment options. You can also stay up-to-date with the hottest topics in the field.
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Jan 2009
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Erythema nodosum
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Better Health Channel
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Erythema nodosum is a skin condition characterised by the formation of red and painful lumps, most commonly on the shins or lower legs. Other areas that may be affected include the ankles, calves, thighs, buttocks and arms. Known causes of erythema nodosum include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), tuberculosis, leukaemia, certain drugs and throat infections. Treatment may include bed rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), corticosteroids and support stockings or bandages.
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Dec 2008
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Hives
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hives, which is also called Urticaria, is a very itchy rash. It is sometimes caused by allergy to something, but often no cause is found.
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Dec 2008
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Genital itch
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Queensland Health
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Itch around the vagina and the soft skin outside of the vagina in women is most commonly due to thrush. These are usually due to fungal infections caused by the same fungi which produce athletes foot and ring worm, and are hardly ever caused by sexually transmitted infections.
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Oct 2008
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Ageing - the skin
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Better Health Channel
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The skin changes with age. Thinning skin, sagging skin, wrinkles, age spots and dryness are some signs of ageing skin. Conditions including skin cancer, solar keratoses and Bowen's disease also occur. Lifestyle choices and good skin care can help.
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Sep 2008
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Winter sports and cold-related injuries
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Better Health Channel
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Sport and exercising in cold weather places extra demands on the body. Common cold-related injuries include muscle sprains and strains, hypothermia and 'snow blindness'. Many of the risks can be reduced with planning, adequate preparation and proper equipment. Be alert for signs of hypothermia and frostbite.
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Aug 2008
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Scleroderma affects the skin
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Better Health Channel
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Scleroderma is a disease of the body's connective tissue. The most common symptom is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face but also the internal organs such as the heart, lungs and kidneys. There is no cure but the symptoms can be managed.
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Jul 2008
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Skin rashes
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and types of skin rashes written by professional health specialists.
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Apr 2008
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Interventions for Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis (OWCL) is a disfiguring and stigmatising disease occuring in areas of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia, caused by a parasitic infection transmitted by sandflies. Pentavalent antimonial drugs such as sodium stibog...
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Mar 2008
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Chilblains
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Better Health Channel
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Chilblains are patches of red, swollen and itchy skin, often caused by cold weather and sometimes exacerbated by poor circulation. Extremities such as the toes, fingers, nose and earlobes are most at risk. Prevention strategies include keeping the whole body warm, and exercising regularly to improve peripheral circulation.
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Mar 2008
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