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Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.

Information on caring for acne, including lifestyle choices, moisturisers, and more.

Isotretinoin is a type of prescription medication called a retinoid and is used in the management of Acne, Rosacea and Folliculitis.

Spironolactone is a diuretic or water pill with anti-androgentic properties, limiting the effect of the male hormone testosterone.

Information on post-isotretinoin care, focusing on side effects, scarring, and more.

Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.

Contact allergic dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to a substance that comes into direct contact with the skin.

Systemic treatments are typically recommended for individuals with moderate to severe eczema.

Topical treatments play a crucial role in managing eczema by reducing inflammation, relieving symptoms, and maintaining skin hydration.

Seborrhoeic eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that primarily affects areas of the body with a high concentration of oil glands.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition characterised by sudden hair loss that typically occurs in round patches on the scalp and other areas of the body.

Hair camouflage includes any technique to disguise areas of hair loss.

Dissecting cellulitis is a type of scarring hair loss that presents with pustules, boggy swellings, and sinuses within the scalp.

Female pattern hair loss refers to central hair thinning and decreased hair density that occurs after puberty.

Folliculitis Decalvans is a type of scarring hair loss that presents with pustules and tufting of the hair within the scalp.

FFA is a type of scarring hair loss that is thought to be a variant of lichen planus that affects the frontal hairline.

Lichen Planopilaris is a type of scarring hair loss that is thought to be a variant of lichen planus attacking hair-bearing areas.

Information on the different types of hair loss diagnostics such as hair pull tests, blood tests, trichoscopy, scalp biopsies, and more.

Male pattern hair loss refers to hair thinning and decreased hair density that occurs after puberty.

Solutions to managing scalp issues, such as shampoos, de-scaling treatments, and more.

Hair reference normal parameter table including frontal area, occipital area, and temporal area.

Hair shedding or telogen effluvium refers to a marked increase in hair loss.

An example of a TricoLab hair report, including measurements, conclusions, and comments.

Tricopat is a new machine for the treatment of various hair loss disorders that involves creating microinjuries on the scalp.

Moles, also known as melanocytic naevi, are common skin growths that appear as brown or black spots on the skin.

Scalp psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition characterised by red, scaly patches of skin on the scalp.

Chronic plaque psoriasis is a common, long-lasting autoimmune skin condition characterised by the development of raised, well defined red patches.

Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis characterized by small, rain drop-shaped lesions that commonly appear on the trunk, arms, legs, and scalp.

Lichen Planus is an itchy rash made up of flat topped purple papules that often affect the wrists and legs. It can also involve the nails, mouth, genital skin and scalp.

Peri-oral dermatitis is a common skin condition that presents as bumps, pustules and rash around the mouth and nose.

Urticaria is a common skin rash that presents with wheals and a red rash that can come up and go back down within minutes and hours.

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing flushing, redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps.

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, originating in the basal cells.

Lentigo maligna is a type of skin lesion that appears as a flat, brown or black patch on sun damaged skin.

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells.

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are rough, scaly patches of skin that develop due to prolonged sun exposure.

Whole body mole mapping is a process that records a background map of all your moles.

Seborrhoeic keratoses are common non-cancerous skin growths that appear as raised, wartlike lesions.

Cryotherapy is a technique used to freeze the skin causing localised tissue destruction to the top layers of the skin.

Curettage and Cautery is a destructive technique to remove the top layer of the skin carried out under local anaesthetic.

What happens after the procedure? Does it leave a scar? Do I need to do anything after the procedure? Read about aftercare.

A very common investigation used in dermatology to take a sample of skin for analysis.

What happens after the procedure? Does it leave a scar? Do I need to do anything after the procedure? Read about aftercare.

A superficial technique to remove raised skin lesions such as raised moles and seborrhoeic keratoses.

What happens after the procedure? Does it leave a scar? Do I need to do anything after the procedure? Read about aftercare.

A technique to remove a skin lesion with a margin of normal skin around it to make sure the whole lesion is removed.

What happens after the procedure? Does it leave a scar? Do I need to do anything after the procedure? Read about aftercare.

Ciclosporin is an immunosuppressive medication used to treat various severe inflammatory skin conditions.

Dutasteride is a type of medication known as a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor (5ARI), inhibiting the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone.

Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that is used to treat certain autoimmune diseases and manage various dermatological conditions.

JAK inhibitors are a new class of medication that affect cell signalling that uses the JAK-STAT pathway and prevent the downstream effects.

Minoxidil is a treatment that was developed for blood pressure treatment that works by dilating blood vessels.

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) uses a wavelength of red light known to penetrate through the skin layers to the hair follicle.

Methotrexate is a medication commonly used for treating various autoimmune diseases.

Minoxidil is a blood pressure medication that was discovered to result in increased hair growth.

Information on the types of oral treatments available for itch and pain, including Cetirizine, Loratadine, and more.

Pimecrolimus is a non-steroid treatment for eczema and is only available in a cream formulation.

Blood is made up of red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma, the liquid that all the cells are bathed in.

Tacrolimus is a non-steroid treatment for eczema and is only available in an ointment formulation.

Tricopat is a new machine for the treatment of various hair loss disorders that involves creating microinjuries on the scalp.

Dermatofibromas are benign (non-cancerous) skin growths that commonly appear on the legs, arms, and trunk.

Haemangiomas are benign (non-cancerous) vascular tumours made up of a cluster of blood vessels.

Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by a microscopic mite called Sarcoptes scabiei.

Post-scabetic itch is a condition characterised by persisting itching and discomfort in individuals who have been treated for scabies.