Scaly Skin

Pityriasis Rosea

It usually starts with one clear red spot with scaling, often on the torso. Then there is a rapid expansion with dozens of itchy and scaling spots, primarily on the torso, upper arms, and upper .......

Erythrasma

Erythrasma is a bacterial skin infection characterized by brownish or pink patches, often found in the armpits, groins, or under the breasts. The infection may itch or cause a burning sensation. ....

Dehydrated Eczema

Dehydration eczema, also known as eczema craquelatum or asteatotic eczema, is a skin condition characterized by dry, flaky, and sometimes cracked skin. It primarily occurs when the skin becomes .......

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 .......

Seborrheic Dermatitis

There are localized, moderately well-defined scaly red patches. The scales are somewhat oily and are coarser than those seen in psoriasis. The scaly patches usually occur between the eyebrows and on .......

Pityriasis Versicolor

The patches are primarily located on the upper part of the torso, shoulder girdle, neck, and sometimes upper arms. The size of the patches is usually 1-2 cm, but when numerous, they can merge into .......

Pityriasis Alba

There are indistinctly bordered white round patches (1-5 cm), with very light scaling, especially on the face on the cheeks, sometimes on the arms and torso. The spots occur in the summer and often .......

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. ....

Andrews-Barber

Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), also known as Andrews-Barber, is a chronic skin condition characterized by the presence of pustules (pus-filled blisters) on the palms of the hands and soles of the .......

Nummular eczema

People with eczema experience itchy, red skin with visible scales. Eczema results from a superficial inflammatory reaction in the skin. With nummular eczema, you develop round patches on the skin .......

Porokeratosis

Porokeratosis is a group of rare skin disorders characterized by abnormal keratinization (cornification). The condition results in the formation of scaly, ring-shaped patches on the skin with a .......

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition characterized by red and scaly patches that can appear all over the body. This condition often runs in families. While treatment can significantly improve .......

Chronic Superficial Scaly Dermatitis

Parapsoriasis is a rare skin disease that usually manifests as spots or patches on the skin that resemble psoriasis but are less intense. It is characterized by patches that can sometimes be scaly or .......