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  • Emollients

    Read more about emollients, which are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin. They're often used to treat skin conditions like eczema.

  • Ichthyosis

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

  • Vulval cancer - Causes

    Read about the risk factors that can increase your risk of developing vulval cancer, including increasing age and HPV infection.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Treatment

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

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Features

    Tuberous sclerosis causes non-cancerous (benign) tumours to develop in many areas of the body. The condition can lead to a range of different problems, depending on where the tumours grow.

  • 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.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), so management involves regular monitoring and treatment for any problems as and when they arise.

  • Scleroderma

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

  • Scars

    Find out about scars, including types of scars, things you can do to improve how a scar looks, and treatments that may be recommended if a scar is severe.

  • Blue or grey skin or lips (cyanosis)

    Find out about blue or grey skin or lips (cyanosis), including what it looks like, what causes it and when to get it checked.