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Melanoma
Melanoma (malignant melanoma) is a potentially serious type of skin cancer, in which there is uncontrolled growth of melanocytes.
Congenital cartilaginous rests of the neck
Congenital cartilaginous rests of the neck are rare, benign, congenital anomalies that likely represent branchiogenic malformations
Keloids and Hypertrophic scars
Keloids and hypertrophic scars occur as a result of excessive scar formation.
Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitis is a common, non-contagious, inflammatory condition affecting the corners of the mouth.
Skin signs of coma
Coma is a state of prolonged unconsciousness; assessment of the skin may provide a diagnostic clue as to the cause...
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease, usually caused by a coxsackie virus, is a common, mild viral infection often affecting young...
Paraneoplastic pemphigus
Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is a rare, autoimmune, mucocutaneous, blistering disease that is almost always associated with a confirmed or occult...
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare, severe, superficial blistering skin disorder which is characterised by the detachment of...
Angioedema
Angioedema is red painful swelling in the subcutaneous tissue, triggered by an allergic reaction or medication.
Pitted keratolysis
Pitted keratolysis, also known as ringed keratolysis, is a superficial bacterial skin infection characterised by crater-like pits and malodour.
Phantom vibration syndrome
Phantom vibration syndrome (PVS) refers to the false perception that one’s mobile phone or other technological device is vibrating when...
Antiperspirants
An antiperspirant is a chemical agent that reduces perspiration or sweating.
Lobomycosis
Lobomycosis is a rare, chronic, fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic, depigmenting disorder of the skin, in which pigment-producing cells are progressively lost.
Skin reactions to COVID-19 vaccines
There are a spectrum of skin reactions following COVID-19 vaccination including local site reactions, urticaria, a delayed large local reaction...
World Health Days
Diabetes Month
November is World Diabetes Month.
Diabetic foot ulcer
A diabetic foot ulcer is a skin sore with full thickness skin loss often preceded by a haemorrhagic subepidermal blister.
Necrobiosis lipoidica
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare granulomatous skin disorder typically described on the shin of diabetics.
National Oral Health Day
The 8th of November is National Oral Health Day in New Zealand.
Transient lingual papillitis
Transient lingual papillitis is a common painful inflammatory condition affecting one or several fungiform papillae on the tongue.
World Jellyfish Day
The 3rd of November is World Jellyfish Day.
Childhood infections
Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection causing fever and a rash. Early symptoms are like the common cold, with...
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an acute fever and blistered rash, mainly in children.
Fifth disease
Erythema infectiosum is a common childhood infection causing a slapped cheek appearance and a rash.
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a viral rash which lasts about 6–12 weeks. It is characterised by a herald patch followed by...
Impetigo
Impetigo is a common, superficial, highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterised by pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions.
Boil
A boil (also called a furuncle) is a deep form of bacterial folliculitis (infection of a hair follicle).
Hand foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD or HFM) is a common, self-limiting, viral infection that causes blisters on the hands,...
Papular acrodermatitis
Papular acrodermatitis of childhood is a characteristic response of the skin to viral infection in which there is a papular...
Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection of childhood that causes localised clusters of umbilicated epidermal papules.
VIral warts
A viral wart is a very common benign lesion caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV).
Head lice
Head lice are small, wingless insects that infest the human scalp.
Scabies
Scabies is a transmissible skin disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei var.
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