All news on the topic: Rare skin conditions

ALTHOUGH we all have genitals, they are mostly hidden away.But it's important to get to know your sex organs because they influence your life - someti

BRITS who use a common skin cream could be at risk of a life-threatening complication, experts have warned.Patients who lather on topical steroids to

A VIDEO shows the incredible transformation of a man who had a giant tumour that leaked foul-smelling pus and blood removed from the back of his head.

A BABY'S rare condition has left her with a "unicorn horn" that her parents adore.Claire Burt was shocked when she first saw her daughter Lulu, who wa

AS WE emerge from dreary winter, you'd think the warmer temperatures and hint of sun would do wonders to our cold weather-worn skin.But the arrival of

IF your skin breaks out in lumps or bumps, you'll often be tempted to dismiss it as a harmless rash.In many cases, it will be just that.But a pharmaci

A few unsightly white flakes may be nothing more than harmless dandruff.Dandruff is the most common scalp condition, affecting 50 per cent of the popu

A MUM-OF-THREE almost died after a flesh-eating infection ravished her body.Carolyn Gower, 62, from Ballarat, Australia, believed she was coming down

A MAN who contracted a rare disease where his own skin ate away at him claims he died and watched doctors bring him back to life.Kevin Hill, 56, said

WITH up to 80% of people experiencing chicken skin at some point in their life, it’s no surprise that sufferers are always sharing products to banis

WHETHER it's eczema or prickly heat, most rashes are usually relatively harmless.But some marks on the skin can be deadly if left untreated, so it's i

WHEN disposable vapes burst onto the scene a few years ago, little was known about the damage they could cause to the skin.But as millions of Br

DEAR DEIDRE: All I want is to get married and build a life with someone, but I’m worried my skin condition will always get in the way.My confidence

CHILDREN’S rashes can be concerning for any parent.And with a measles outbreak larger than any for over a decade, it’s good to get clued up

WE are well and truly in the thick of winter, and you may be feeling more dry, itchy and bothered than ever.Winter can wreak total havoc on our

WONDERING what the future holds for your wellbeing?Research has revealed that men’s “moobs”, or man boobs, are often due to a health condition c

IF you notice itchy red bumps on your skin, you might wonder whether it's eczema or, indeed, scabies.With cases of the Victorian disease on the rise,

A COSTA Coffee barista claims 'nasty' customers have suggested she shouldn't even work there for fear they could 'catch' her extreme skin condition.Zo

BEAUTY stores are full of shelves and shelves of products which all claim to help us stay looking young.But according to one skin specialist, all you

BRITAIN is facing an 'alarming' shortage of the most widely used scabies medicines, as cases of the Victorian disease surge.Scabies is a highly contag

DOCTORS have reported a "nightmare" surge in a nasty Victorian disease across the UK - here are the symptoms to watch out for.Scabiesis as

A CAFFEINE addict blew £70,000 flying around the world trying to banish his psoriasis.But the dad-of-two was shocked to discover a last-ditch attempt

WITH many of us getting some much needed time off over Christmas, you'd expect to emerge from the holiday looking rested and fresh-faced.But our festi

IT’S just under two weeks until Christmas and no one wants a nasty bug to ruin their festive fun.There are reports of the “worst cold ever” circ

A WOMAN has revealed how a deadly, incurable condition leaves her skin covered in blisters and feeling as “fragile as butterfly wings”.Assya Shabi