A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the...

Symptoms affect the skin and include redness, a burning sensation, and itchiness, which may then be followed by peeling. This condition generally requires...

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a skin condition characterized by the darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation) following an inflammatory...

Sticky skin syndrome or acquired cutaneous adherence is a condition where the skin becomes sticky and objects may adhere to it. It is occasionally caused...

Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness. It can result in social or self-esteem...

cutis, or simply dry skin, is a skin condition characterized by excessively dry skin. The medical term xeroderma, meaning 'dry skin', derives from Greek...

Sensitive skin is a skin condition in which skin is prone to itching and irritation experienced as a subjective sensation when using cosmetics and toiletries...

autoimmune skin condition on the lupus erythematosus spectrum of illnesses. It presents with red, painful, inflamed and coin-shaped patches of skin with a...

Infection causes inflammation and the development of pus. Whether a skin condition classifies as acne depends on the number of comedones and infection...

Lichen striatus is a rare skin condition that is seen primarily in children, most frequently appearing ages 5–15.: 226–27  It consists of a self-limiting...