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  • Scleroderma

    Read about scleroderma, including the different types, symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Ichthyosis

    Find out about ichthyosis, a condition that causes dry scaly skin, including when to get medical help, treatment options and types.

  • Erythema nodosum

    NHS information about erythema nodosum. Find out what it is, what the symptoms are, what causes it, when to get medical help and how it’s treated.

  • Bowen's disease

    Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for Bowen's disease, a very early and easily treatable form of skin cancer.

  • Psoriasis - Causes

    Psoriasis occurs when skin cells are replaced more quickly than usual. This may be caused by a problem with the immune system, perhaps due to genetics or environmental triggers.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 2 - Symptoms

    Symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) typically start during the late teens or early twenties but may develop at any age.

  • Lichen sclerosus

    Read about lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the genitals. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatments and when to see a GP.

  • Epidermolysis bullosa

    Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a general term used to describe a group of rare, inherited skin disorders that cause the skin to become very fragile.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Treatment

    Tuberous sclerosis is a lifelong condition that requires long-term care and support from a range of different healthcare professionals.

  • Varicose eczema

    Read about varicose eczema, a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs and is common in people with varicose veins