Medical Dermatology
An introduction to Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis is a chronic form of eczema. A skin disease that causes inflammation, drying, and itching of the skin. Red and dark patches on the skin is characteristic of Seborrheic Dermatitis. As well as swelling, crusting, scaling, and flaking. The symptoms of this condition typically appear in areas of the body where there are…
Read MoreWhat is Perioral Dermatitis?
Perioral Dermatitis is a form of dermatitis – a non-contagious chronic condition that causes inflammation of the skin. Perioral Dermatitis is typically localised to the mouth area, nose and around the eyes. It’s usually not painful. Both men and women can develop this condition, though it is more prevalent in women. Especially women aged between…
Read MoreVitiligo: Knowing the signs
Vitiligo is a disease affecting the pigment cells in the skin, causing patches of skin to fade and lighten. The symptoms can appear in one area of the body, or affect many areas at once. The cause of vitiligo remains unknown, although it is generally believed to be an autoimmune condition that causes the body…
Read MoreTinea versicolor: Facts and fundamentals
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin that disrupts pigment cells, causing small patches of discolouration to develop. This condition commonly develops in the teenage years, and can also occur in early adulthood. Like other forms of pigmentation, tinea versicolor does not cause physical pain or harm, but it does affect the emotional…
Read MoreHair Loss in Women: Causes & How To Avoid It
Hair loss in women does not have to mean the end of the world. Your HAIRitage is every bit as part of you as your personality, history and skin. “When I lost my hair, I was so focused on what I had lost, that I hadn’t necessarily realized what I had gained. I had gained…
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