Pemphigus Vulgaris (PEMM-fig-uss vull-GAR-iss) is an exceedingly painful autoimmune skin disease. A rare condition, pemphigus vulgaris affects nearly 50,000 people worldwide. Men and women of

Psoriasis can be found anywhere on the body and appears like: Dry, red raised patches of skin Covered by white silvery scales called plaques These

Pyoderma Gangrenosum is a rare, painful skin disease that causes open wounds (also known as skin sores or skin ulcers). These lesions usually develop on

Rosacea usually begins as a redness of the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that tends to come and go. Over time the redness can become

Tinea is a general term used to describe fungal infections of the skin. Most types of tinea skin infections are caused by dermatophytes. Dermatophytes are

If your toenails are discoloured or abnormally thick, you may have a toenail fungus called Onychomycosis. Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) is the most common disease of

Lupus is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease with a variety of symptoms caused by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. ‘Autoimmune’ means

For millions of people worldwide, excessive sweating is a daily struggle that can interfere with nearly every aspect of life. Whether it’s anxiety at work,

Venous leg ulcers occur when there is a problem with blood circulation in the veins after a leg injury. The pressure in the veins of

Hives, also known as urticaria, are raised, itchy, red (or sometimes skin-coloured) welts on the surface of the skin. Hives can appear on any part

Vitiligo is an acquired skin condition in which the skin loses its pigment. It presents as white patches on the skin. These white patches represent

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a non-contagious, chronic, and painful skin disease. It affects approximately 1% of the population. The onset of HS typically occurs after

Herpes zoster (or simply zoster), commonly known as shingles, is a viral disease. It is characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters. Shingles usually

Hair Loss (Alopecia) Alopecia is the loss of hair from any part of the body that differs from the natural cycle of hair growth.1 Hair

Fat Accumulation Under the Chin (Double Chin) Subcutaneous fat in the submental area (i.e. fat accumulation under the chin) is a commonly noted facial feature

Facial wrinkles are part of the normal process of aging. This continuous process begins when people reach their mid-20s. The skin is like an elastic

Enlarged Jaw (Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy)   If you have a square jaw, you may be affected by Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy (MMH). Your masseter muscles are

Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a chronic non-contagious skin condition that causes intensely itchy inflammation of the skin. Eczema can be difficult to

Foot ulcers are an open sore or wound most commonly located on the sole of the foot. When we stand, our body weight is pressing

Common warts are non-cancerous benign skin growths that are commonly found on the hands and fingers. Warts are contagious and can be spread by contact.

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is a slow-growing, non-melanoma type of skin cancer. BCC is the most common form of cancer and it is estimated that

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are dry, scaly, rough, tender patches or spots that occur on the skin after years of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, such

Acne affects more than 85% of teenagers and may frequently continue into adulthood. The cause of acne is unknown, but may include hormones, genetic factors,