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Aphthous ulcer
An aphthous ulcer is the most common ulcerative condition of the oral mucosa, and presents as a painful punched-out sore...
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, also called atopic eczema, the most common inflammatory skin disease worldwide, presents as generalised skin dryness and ‘the...
Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy
Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy, also known as impetigo herpetiformis, is a rare variant of generalised pustular psoriasis that occurs in...
Fixed drug eruption
Fixed drug eruption is a distinctive cutaneous allergic reaction that characteristically recurs at the same site(s) on re-exposure to the...
Brachioradial pruritus
Brachioradial pruritus is a localised form of neuropathic cutaneous dysaesthesia on one or both upper limbs.
Median canaliform nail dystrophy
Median canaliform nail dystrophy is a clinically characteristic change in the nail plate presenting as a midline longitudinal furrow or...
Tuberculids
A tuberculid is a hypersensitivity reaction presenting as skin changes in association with tuberculosis elsewhere in the body.
Chilblains
Chilblains are tender and/or itchy bumps on acral sites following exposure to damp, cold, non-freezing conditions causing a localised form...
Infantile haemangioma
Infantile haemangioma, also known as a strawberry naevus, is the most common benign vascular skin tumour in children.
Pyogenic granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma is an acquired benign proliferation of capillary blood vessels of the skin and oral cavity.
World Health Days 2021
World Hand Hygiene Day
5 May 2021 is World Hand Hygiene Day.
Hand rub
A hand rub is a gel or liquid containing antimicrobial agents that decrease the number of microorganisms present on hands.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 April 2021 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Hand care for healthcare workers
Hand care is necessary because healthcare workers are prone to hand dermatitis mostly due to contact with irritants associated with...
Skin problems in healthcare personnel
Healthcare is a major employer worldwide.
World Malaria Day
25 April 2021 is World Malaria Day.
Malaria and the skin signs
Malaria is a blood-borne tropical infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Plasmodium transmitted between people via infected female...
World Immunisation Week
24-30 April 2021 is World Immunisation Week.
Immunisation in immunosuppressed patients
The immune system is compromised when an immune response is not as efficient or efficacious as normal.
COVID-19 immunisation and immunomodulators/biologic agents
The development and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is rapidly evolving.
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 acute superficial bacterial skin infection (pyoderma).
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 (HFM) is a common mild and short-lasting viral infection most often affecting young children.
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 epidermal papules called mollusca.
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 very itchy rash caused by a parasitic mite that burrows in the skin surface.
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