Skin Diseases

Skin diseases include a variety of conditions that affect the skin and can manifest themselves in different symptoms. Common skin conditions include eczema, psoriasis, acne and dermatitis.

This article deals with the topic of skin diseases in general. Below you will find a list of specific skin conditions.

Hives
Hives is a skin reaction characterised by itchy, red and swollen raised marks on the skin.
Eczema
Eczema, which is an inflammatory change in the skin, is an indication of an immunological imbalance in the body.
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Non-melanoma skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. They grow slowly and rarely form metastases.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that often grows aggressively and can form metastases early on.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis, or plaque psoriasis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by rapid skin cell growth.
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis is a chronic skin condition also known as eczema.
Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease within the collagenosis group.