Skin diseases H – K - Dermatology2Go

Cold Sore

Symptoms Burning or tingling sensation around the lips before blisters appear. Small blisters on and around the lips that may spread to the mouth and gum .......

Haemangiomas

Haemangiomas are benign blood vessel growths that often appear on the skin. They are usually visible at birth or develop shortly thereafter. ....

Hailey-Hailey Disease

Hailey-Hailey disease, also known as familial benign pemphigus, is a rare skin condition. People with this disease suffer from blisters and skin irritations, especially in areas where the skin rubs .......

Halo Naevus

A Halo naevus, also known as a halo mole, is a skin condition where a mole (naevus) is surrounded by a light depigmented ring or 'halo'. ....

Hand Eczema

Hand eczema is a skin condition that causes inflammation of the skin on the hands. It can take various forms, each with unique characteristics. ....

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a contagious viral illness that primarily affects children. It is characterized by blisters in the mouth and on the hands and feet. ....

Head lice

Head lice is a common parasitic infestation that primarily affects children. It is caused by small insects that feed on blood from the scalp and spread quickly through direct contact. Although head .......

Hemangiomas

Hemangiomas are benign (non-cancerous) vascular growths that often appear on the skin. They are usually visible at birth or develop shortly .......

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the rectum and anus that can cause discomfort and pain. This condition is common and can be caused by various factors, such as prolonged straining during .......

Herpes Simplex

Herpes simplex is a common viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types: HSV-1, which usually causes cold sores around the mouth, and HSV-2, which primarily causes .......

Herpes Zoster

Shingles is a skin disease that causes itching, pain, and a rash with blisters, usually on one side of your body. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you have had chickenpox, .......

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), also known as Acne Inversa, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. It primarily affects areas with hair follicles and sweat glands, such as the armpits, groin, .......

Hirsutism

Excessive hair growth

Hirsutism is a condition where women experience excessive dark, coarse hair growing on areas like the upper lip, chin, chest, back, stomach, and thighs, resembling male hair growth patterns. It is .......

Histiocytoma (Dermatofibroma)

A dermatofibroma, also known as histiocytoma, is a common benign skin tumor. It occurs more frequently in adults, particularly women. Dermatofibromas can appear on any part of the body but are most .......

Hives

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Hormone creams

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Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where a person sweats more than normal, often without a clear reason. It can occur in various parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, armpits, or face. While .......

Hypomelanosis Guttate Idiopathic

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is a skin condition characterized by small, round or oval, white spots on the skin. These spots are typically 1-10 mm in size and often appear on the arms, legs, and .......

Hypostatic Eczema

Hypostatic eczema, or stasis dermatitis, is a skin condition that mainly affects the lower legs and is caused by poor blood circulation. It frequently occurs in people with chronic venous .......

Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis is a group of skin disorders where the skin becomes dry, thickened, and scaly, resembling fish scales. Severity can range from mild to severe. ....

Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis

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Impetigo

Impetigo is a common and contagious skin infection, especially in children. It causes red spots, blisters, and crusts, usually on the face, hands, and feet. ....

Insect bites

Insect bites are also referred to by specialists as culicosis. This intensely itchy skin condition is caused by the bites of insects on the skin. These can be mosquitoes as well as other biting and .......

Intertrigo (skin fold rash)

Intertrigo is a skin condition where irritation occurs in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as under the breasts, in the groin, or between skin folds. This irritation can lead to redness, .......

Itching

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Itching around the anus

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Jessner’s Disease

Jessner's disease is a rare skin condition characterized by chronic, red inflamed patches on the skin, usually affecting the face, neck, and back. These patches may be itchy or painful. ....

Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis

Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis is a skin condition that mostly affects children and young teenagers. It is characterized by dry, flaky, and sometimes painful skin on the soles of the feet. ....

Juvenile Spring Eruption

Juvenile Spring Eruption is a skin condition that primarily affects boys and young men. It is characterized by a rash on the ears, typically occurring in spring. ....

Juvenile Xanthogranuloma

Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is a rare, benign skin condition that primarily affects children. It is characterized by small, firm, red-yellow bumps on the skin, usually painless and non-itchy. ....

Keratoacanthoma

Strongly resembles squamous cell carcinoma but is benign. Within a few weeks, a tumor of 1 to 2 centimeters develops, round in shape with a central keratin plug. It disappears spontaneously within a .......

Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless skin condition caused by an abnormal maturation of keratin cells in the hair follicles. Keratosis pilaris usually develops during childhood and can occur in .......

Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis

Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis is a skin condition characterized by the gradual development of small, light-colored spots on the skin. These spots are usually round or oval and are most commonly .......