Here is a list of some common dermatological problems. There are also some rare dermatological conditions and if what you are suffering from is not listed here, you can contact us, we would be happy to help you.
Eczema and Dermatitis
Eczema is one of the commonest skin problems seen by dermatologists. Eczema is an itchy and uncomfortable skin condition, which can cause significant distress for sufferers and for parents of children with eczema. read more…
Acne
Acne is one of the commonest medical conditions in the world. It occurs in about 90% of teenagers to some degree but unfortunately also continues well into adult life in some people, particularly women. read more…
Dandruff / Itchy scalp
Dandruff in incredibly common and is caused by the overgrowth of a yeast called Malassesia on the scalp. The body’s immune system reacts to the yeast and causes inflammation leading to slight scalp redness, itch and fine scale. read more…
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Alopecia is simply the the medical term for hair loss. Dermatologists are the only doctors specifically trained in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the scalp and hair. read more…
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is one of the commonest conditions seen by dermatologists. It is said to occur in 1 in 50 people, but is probably even commoner than that. Psoriasis is mostly a genetic condition, meaning that some people are simply born with a tendency to develop psoriasis. read more…
Rosacea
Rosacea is a skin condition affecting the face which typically causes one or more of the following symptoms: persistent redness of the cheeks (often sparing the skin around the eyes)
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Skin Tags
Skin tags are correctly called fibroepithelial polyps or acrochordons. They tend to occur in mid adult life in certain prone individuals. Skin tags occur most commonly around the neck, in the armpits, under the breasts or in the groin.
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Sun Damage and Skin Aging
In India we have sunlight all through out the year. This has infrared radiation which is the warmth associated with the sunlight and also the harmful Ultraviolet radiation which can cause skin changes and aging… read more…
Warts and Veruccas
Warts and veruccas are caused by an infection of the skin cells by a virus called HPV (human papilloma virus). The virus causes the skin cells to divide too fast, leading to a heaped up mound of hard skin. read more…
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma (or BCC for short), is the commonest type of skin cancer in humans. In fact basal cell carcinoma is commoner than almost all other types of cancer put together.
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