Skin conditions
10 articles
Skin conditionsRosacea: diagnosis and current treatment
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease of the facial skin, characterised by persistent redness, dilated vessels (telangiectasias), papules and
Skin conditionsAtopic dermatitis: living with chronic itch
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease accompanied by intense itching and dryness.
Skin conditionsCouperose: why it appears and how it is treated
Couperose is a chronic skin condition characterised by persistent dilation of the small blood vessels (capillaries, arterioles and venules) in the superficial layers
Skin conditionsSensitive skin: how to care for it properly
Sensitive skin is a state of heightened reactivity in which the skin responds to stimuli that do not usually cause any discomfort.
Skin conditionsEczema in children: what parents need to know
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that most often begins in early childhood.
Skin conditionsFood allergens and eczema: what to exclude from the diet
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting up to 20% of children and 3–5% of adults.
Skin conditionsContact dermatitis: allergy or irritation?
Contact dermatitis (CD) is an inflammatory skin disease caused by direct contact with an irritant or an allergenic substance.
Skin conditionsSun protection for sensitive skin: a complete guide
Sensitive skin is characterised by an impaired barrier function: the lipid layer of the epidermis is thinner than in normal skin, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Skin conditionsRecovering from sunburn: a step-by-step guide
Sunburn is an acute inflammatory injury of the skin caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB).
Skin conditionsAcne: causes, symptoms and treatment
Acne (acne vulgaris) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease caused by excessive sebaceous gland activity and blockage of the hair follicles.
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