31 - 40 of 217 results for "skin infections"
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Acne - Causes
Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty.
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Infected piercings
Find out about the symptoms of an infected piercing, including what to do if your piercing is infected and how to keep your piercing clean to stop it getting infected.
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Rashes in babies and children
NHS information on some common rashes in babies and children, such as chickenpox, eczema, impetigo, ringworm, scabies, slapped cheek syndrome and more.
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Thrush in men and women
Find out more about thrush (yeast infection), including what the symptoms are, how it's treated, why it happens and how to help prevent it.
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Balanitis
Read about balanitis, which is where the head of the penis is swollen and sore. Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatments and when to get medical help.
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Infections in pregnancy that may affect your baby
Find out about infections that can affect a baby during pregnancy, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis, HIV and chickenpox.
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Lichen planus
Find out about lichen planus, a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.
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Warts and verrucas
Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin. Find out what causes them, how they’re treated and when to get medical help.
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Contact dermatitis
Read about contact dermatitis, a type of eczema that causes inflammation of the skin when you come into contact with a particular substance.
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Herpes simplex eye infections
Find out about herpes simplex eye infections, including what the symptoms are, when and where to get medical help and how they're treated.