Conditions A to Z
Common skin conditions, explained.
Start here if you have a skin, hair or nail concern. Each guide gives a short answer, the typical signs, when to see a dermatologist and links to the full articles.
- AcnePimples, Muhase, Acne vulgaris
- Alopecia areataPatchy hair loss, Spot baldness, Bald patch
- Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitisRusi, Dandruff, Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- EczemaAtopic dermatitis, Dermatitis, Contact dermatitis
- Hair loss in womenHair fall, Baal jhadna, Female pattern hair loss
- HyperhidrosisExcessive sweating, Zyada paseena, Sweaty palms
- Hyperpigmentation and dark spotsDark spots, Acne marks, Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Keratosis pilarisChicken skin, Rough bumps on the arms
- Lichen planusLP, Oral lichen planus, Lichen planus pigmentosus
- Male pattern baldnessAndrogenetic alopecia, Ganjapan, Receding hairline
- MelasmaJhaiyan, Chloasma, Mask of pregnancy
- Nail fungusOnychomycosis, Toenail fungus, Fungal nail infection
- PsoriasisPlaque psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Scaly skin patches
- Ringworm (tinea)Daad, Tinea, Dermatophytosis
- RosaceaFacial redness, Flushing, Sensitive skin
- ScabiesKhujli, Itch mite infestation, Sarcoptes scabiei
- Stretch marksStriae, Striae distensae, Striae gravidarum
- Urticaria (hives)Hives, Sheetpitti, Pitti
- VitiligoSafed daag, Leucoderma, White patches
- WartsMassa, Verruca, Common warts
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