Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting skin areas rich in sebaceous glands (face, scalp, sternum). Although it can look like the dandruff of oily hair, it is far more aggressive and can also affect other areas, such as the eyebrows.
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- Redness around the nose and eyebrows
- Scalp itching
- A relapsing course, worsened by stress
Rosacea
Rosacea is characterised by vasodilation, erythema and pustules on the face. Its most visible sign is the network of fine red vessels across the cheeks and nose. More rarely, rosacea can also affect the eyes.
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- Visible vessels (telangiectasia)
- Pustules without comedones
- Burning or stinging sensation
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that drives inflammation inside the body. Its clearest sign is the appearance of thickened plaques and scaly areas on the skin surface. The main causes of psoriasis are genetic.
Book online- Red, sharply demarcated plaques
- Silvery-white scale
- Typically elbows, knees, scalp
- Nails and joints may be involved
Moles and pigmented naevi
Moles, or pigmented naevi, are skin lesions with a genetic determinism — it is written in our genes that they will appear at some point. There is practically no one without moles; most people have between 1 and 40. Most are benign, but some are not — and only a physician can tell one from the other.
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- Irregular borders
- Uneven colour
- Diameter over 6 mm, or a recent change
Any lesion that changes shape, colour or size, bleeds, or fails to heal within a few weeks should be seen by a physician as soon as possible.
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