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Skin Conditions URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinconditions.html

Also called: Cutaneous disorders, Dermatologic disorders Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight, between 6 and 9 pounds, and surface area, about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It

Protects you from bacteria and viruses that can cause infections
Helps you sense the outside world, such as whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry
Regulates your body temperature
Conditions that irritate, clog or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight, between 6 and 9 pounds, and surface area, about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It

Protects you from bacteria and viruses that can cause infections
Helps you sense the outside world, such as whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry
Regulates your body temperature
Conditions that irritate, clog or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.


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Skin Rashes and Other ChangesSkin Rashes and Other Changes http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen ... l(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Skin, Hair, and NailsSkin, Hair, and Nails http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/bo ... ml(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol ... s_esp.html



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Diagnosis/Symptoms
Skin Rashes and Other ChangesSkin Rashes and Other Changes http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen ... l(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Wood's Lamp ExaminationWood's Lamp Examination http://www.skinsight.com/cosmetics/wood ... tm(Logical Images)
Treatment
CryosurgeryCryosurgery http://www.skinsight.com/cosmetics/cryo ... tm(Logical Images)
Dermatologic SurgeryDermatologic Surgery http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
ElectrodesiccationElectrodesiccation http://www.skinsight.com/cosmetics/elec ... tm(Logical Images)
Laser Surgery InformationLaser Surgery Information http://www.asds.net/LaserSurgeryInforma ... x(American Society for Dermatologic Surgery)
Prevention/Screening
Skin Care: 5 Tips for Healthy SkinSkin Care: 5 Tips for Healthy Skin http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/skin-c ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Disease Management
Skin Emergencies: Bee Sting, Cuts and Scratches, Burns, Allergic ReactionsSkin Emergencies: Bee Sting, Cuts and Scratches, Burns, Allergic Reactions http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF9.pdf(National Center for Farmworker Health) - PDF
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF10.pdf
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Specific Conditions
Acanthosis NigricansAcanthosis Nigricans http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/acantho ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Blisters, Calluses, and CornsBlisters, Calluses, and Corns http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/ac ... ml(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/en ... s_esp.html
Common GrowthsCommon Growths http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Corns and CallusesCorns and Calluses http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/corns- ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
DandruffDandruff http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/dandruf ... N=all(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
DermatographiaDermatographia http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/Dermato ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
DermatomyositisDermatomyositis http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/derm ... m(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Dry SkinDry Skin http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/dry-ski ... N=all(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Erythema NodosumErythema Nodosum http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_d ... l(American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
Granuloma AnnulareGranuloma Annulare http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Graves' Dermopathy: How Is It Treated?Graves' Dermopathy: How Is It Treated? http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/graves- ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Henoch-Schönlein PurpuraHenoch-Schönlein Purpura http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/ ... /(National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse)
Ichthyosis VulgarisIchthyosis Vulgaris http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/ichthyo ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
IntertrigoIntertrigo http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen ... l(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces ... rview.html
Keratosis PilarisKeratosis Pilaris http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/keratos ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Lichen NitidusLichen Nitidus http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/lichen- ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Lichen PlanusLichen Planus http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen ... l(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces ... rview.html
Lichen StriatusLichen Striatus http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_d ... l(American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
MastocytosisMastocytosis http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/mastocy ... x(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Neurodermatitis (Lichen Simplex Chronicus)Neurodermatitis (Lichen Simplex Chronicus) http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neurod ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Pityriasis RoseaPityriasis Rosea http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Questions and Answers about Epidermolysis BullosaQuestions and Answers about Epidermolysis Bullosa http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Ep ... p(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Scalp Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis: What's the Difference?Scalp Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis: What's the Difference? http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/scalp-p ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Seborrheic Dermatitis: What It Is and How to Treat ItSeborrheic Dermatitis: What It Is and How to Treat It http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen ... l(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces ... rview.html
Seborrheic KeratosesSeborrheic Keratoses http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Sensitive SkinSensitive Skin http://www.aad.org/media/press/_doc/Sen ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Stevens-Johnson SyndromeStevens-Johnson Syndrome http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/stevens ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Sweet's SyndromeSweet's Syndrome http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/sweets- ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Unexplained Dermopathy (Morgellons)Unexplained Dermopathy (Morgellons) http://www.cdc.gov/unexplaineddermopath ... ml(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
What Is Cellulite?What Is Cellulite? http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/be ... ml(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/c ... e_esp.html
What Is Epidermolysis Bullosa?What Is Epidermolysis Bullosa? http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Ep ... p(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espa ... efault.asp
What Is Lichen Sclerosus?What Is Lichen Sclerosus? http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Li ... p(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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Related Issues
Bags Under EyesBags Under Eyes http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bags-u ... print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Skin Conditions Related to AIDSSkin Conditions Related to AIDS http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Skin of ColorSkin of Color http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Skin Problems in ConstructionSkin Problems in Construction http://www.cpwr.com/pdfs/pubs/hazard_al ... pdf(Center to Protect Workers' Rights) - PDF
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cpwr.com/pdfs/pubs/hazard_al ... spskin.pdf
Stress and SkinStress and Skin http://www.aad.org/media/background/fac ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
Your DermatologistYour Dermatologist http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ ... l(American Academy of Dermatology)
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Pictures & Photographs
CapillaritisCapillaritis http://www.skinsight.com/adult/capillaritis.htm(Logical Images)
Cutaneous HornCutaneous Horn http://www.skinsight.com/adult/cutaneou ... tm(Logical Images)
DandruffDandruff http://www.skinsight.com/adult/dandruff.htm(Logical Images)
Dermatosis Papulosa NigraDermatosis Papulosa Nigra http://www.skinsight.com/adult/dermatos ... tm(Logical Images)
Dry Skin (Xerosis)Dry Skin (Xerosis) http://www.skinsight.com/adult/xerosis.htm(Logical Images)
Epidermoid CystEpidermoid Cyst http://www.skinsight.com/adult/epidermo ... tm(Logical Images)
Erythema NodosumErythema Nodosum http://www.skinsight.com/adult/erythema ... tm(Logical Images)
ErythrasmaErythrasma http://www.skinsight.com/adult/erythrasma.htm(Logical Images)
Fordyce SpotsFordyce Spots http://www.skinsight.com/adult/fordyceSpots.htm(Logical Images)
Granuloma AnnulareGranuloma Annulare http://www.skinsight.com/adult/granulom ... tm(Logical Images)
IntertrigoIntertrigo http://www.skinsight.com/adult/intertrigo.htm(Logical Images)
KeratoacanthomaKeratoacanthoma http://www.skinsight.com/adult/keratoac ... tm(Logical Images)
Keratosis PilarisKeratosis Pilaris http://www.skinsight.com/adult/keratosi ... tm(Logical Images)
Lichen PlanusLichen Planus http://www.skinsight.com/adult/lichenPlanus.htm(Logical Images)
MiliaMilia http://www.skinsight.com/adult/milia.htm(Logical Images)
Notalgia ParestheticaNotalgia Paresthetica http://www.skinsight.com/adult/notalgia ... tm(Logical Images)
Poikiloderma of CivattePoikiloderma of Civatte http://www.skinsight.com/adult/poikilod ... tm(Logical Images)
Pyogenic GranulomaPyogenic Granuloma http://www.skinsight.com/adult/pyogenic ... tm(Logical Images)
Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae)Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae) http://www.skinsight.com/adult/pseudofo ... tm(Logical Images)
Scaly Skin (Ichthyosis Vulgaris)Scaly Skin (Ichthyosis Vulgaris) http://www.skinsight.com/adult/ichthyos ... tm(Logical Images)
Sebaceous HyperplasiaSebaceous Hyperplasia http://www.skinsight.com/adult/sebaceou ... tm(Logical Images)
Seborrheic DermatitisSeborrheic Dermatitis http://www.skinsight.com/adult/seborrhe ... tm(Logical Images)
Seborrheic KeratosesSeborrheic Keratoses http://www.skinsight.com/adult/seborrhe ... tm(Logical Images)
Skin Tag (Acrochordon)Skin Tag (Acrochordon) http://www.skinsight.com/adult/acrochor ... tm(Logical Images)
Stasis DermatitisStasis Dermatitis http://www.skinsight.com/adult/stasisDe ... tm(Logical Images)
Stretch Marks (Striae)Stretch Marks (Striae) http://www.skinsight.com/adult/striae.htm(Logical Images)
SyringomaSyringoma http://www.skinsight.com/adult/syringoma.htm(Logical Images)
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Health Check Tools
FlushingFlushing http://www.freemd.com/flushing/visit-vi ... r.htm(DSHI Systems)
Lump Under the SkinLump Under the Skin http://www.freemd.com/lump-under-the-sk ... r.htm(DSHI Systems)
Skin LesionSkin Lesion http://www.freemd.com/skin-lesion/visit ... r.htm(DSHI Systems)
Skin UlcersSkin Ulcers http://www.freemd.com/skin-ulcers/visit ... r.htm(DSHI Systems)
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Videos
Components of skinComponents of skin http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000029.htm - Encyclopedia
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Anatomy/Physiology
Atlas of Human Body: SkinAtlas of Human Body: Skin http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physici ... l(American Medical Association)
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Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Skin DiseasesClinicalTrials.gov: Skin Diseases http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/c ... 2(National Institutes of Health)
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Genetics
Genetics Home Reference: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/birt-h ... e(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Cardiofaciocutaneous syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/cardio ... e(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform erythroderma and limb defectsGenetics Home Reference: Congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform erythroderma and limb defects http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/congen ... s(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Darier diseaseGenetics Home Reference: Darier disease http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/darier ... e(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosaGenetics Home Reference: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/dystro ... a(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Epidermolysis bullosa simplexGenetics Home Reference: Epidermolysis bullosa simplex http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/epider ... x(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Epidermolysis bullosa with pyloric atresiaGenetics Home Reference: Epidermolysis bullosa with pyloric atresia http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/epider ... a(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Focal dermal hypoplasiaGenetics Home Reference: Focal dermal hypoplasia http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/focal- ... a(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Harlequin ichthyosisGenetics Home Reference: Harlequin ichthyosis http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/harleq ... s(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasiaGenetics Home Reference: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/hypohi ... a(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Incontinentia pigmentiGenetics Home Reference: Incontinentia pigmenti http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/incont ... i(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Infantile systemic hyalinosisGenetics Home Reference: Infantile systemic hyalinosis http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/infant ... s(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Junctional epidermolysis bullosaGenetics Home Reference: Junctional epidermolysis bullosa http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/juncti ... a(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Juvenile hyaline fibromatosisGenetics Home Reference: Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/juveni ... s(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Majeed syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Majeed syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/majeed ... e(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndromeGenetics Home Reference: Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/microp ... e(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Pachyonychia congenitaGenetics Home Reference: Pachyonychia congenita http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/pachyo ... a(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Pseudoxanthoma elasticumGenetics Home Reference: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/pseudo ... m(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: Rothmund-Thomson SyndromeGenetics Home Reference: Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/rothmu ... e(National Library of Medicine)
Genetics Home Reference: TrichothiodystrophyGenetics Home Reference: Trichothiodystrophy http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/tricho ... y(National Library of Medicine)
Muir-Torre SyndromeMuir-Torre Syndrome http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Ty ... e(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
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Research
Itch-Specific Neuronal Pathway RevealedItch-Specific Neuronal Pathway Revealed http://www.niams.nih.gov/News_and_Event ... p(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
NIAMS-Supported Scientists Find New Clue to How Skin MaturesNIAMS-Supported Scientists Find New Clue to How Skin Matures http://www.niams.nih.gov/News_and_Event ... p(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

Article: Varicella, herpes zoster and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: serious cutaneous complications.Article: Varicella, herpes zoster and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: serious cutaneous complications. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2056 ... edlinePlus
Article: Squamous cell carcinomas are associated with verrucokeratotic cutaneous lesions but...Article: Squamous cell carcinomas are associated with verrucokeratotic cutaneous lesions but... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2055 ... edlinePlus
Article: Cutaneous manifestations of systemic conditions associated with gynecomastia. Article: Cutaneous manifestations of systemic conditions associated with gynecomastia. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2052 ... edlinePlus
Skin Conditions -- see more articlesSkin Conditions -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=skin+diseases[majr:noexp]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
Erythema -- see more articlesErythema -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=erythema[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
Ichthyosis -- see more articlesIchthyosis -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=ichthyosis[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures: Glossary of TermsDermatologic Surgical Procedures: Glossary of Terms http://www.asds.net/DermasurgicalCondit ... x(American Society for Dermatologic Surgery)
Dermatology TermsDermatology Terms http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_d ... l(American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
Skin DictionarySkin Dictionary http://www.kidsskinhealth.org/kids/inde ... /(American Academy of Dermatology)
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Directories
Find a D.O. DermatologistFind a D.O. Dermatologist http://www.aocd.org/find_do/index.html(American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
Find a DermatologistFind a Dermatologist http://www.aad.org/findaderm/(American Academy of Dermatology)
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Organizations
American Academy of DermatologyAmerican Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/
American Society for Dermatologic SurgeryAmerican Society for Dermatologic Surgery http://www.asds.net/
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
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MedlinePlus Magazine
NIH Research to ResultsNIH Research to Results http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/maga ... 8pg24.html
Skin Diseases: Questions for Your Health Care ProviderSkin Diseases: Questions for Your Health Care Provider http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/maga ... 8pg26.html
Skin Health and Skin DiseasesSkin Health and Skin Diseases http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/maga ... 22-25.html
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Children
Erythema Toxicum NeonatorumErythema Toxicum Neonatorum http://www.skinsight.com/infant/erythem ... tm(Logical Images)
Kids Skin HealthKids Skin Health http://www.kidsskinhealth.org/kids/index.html(American Academy of Dermatology)
Pediatric Seborrheic DermatitisPediatric Seborrheic Dermatitis http://www.skinsight.com/infant/seborrh ... tm(Logical Images)
Taking Care of Your SkinTaking Care of Your Skin http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/ ... ml(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/cu ... e_esp.html
What Are Freckles?What Are Freckles? http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/freckles.html(Nemours Foundation)
Your SkinYour Skin http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/skin.html(Nemours Foundation)
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/cu ... n_esp.html
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Women
Skin Conditions during PregnancySkin Conditions during Pregnancy http://www.acog.org/publications/patien ... m(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
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Patient Handouts
Skin Emergencies: Bee Sting, Cuts and Scratches, Burns, Allergic ReactionsSkin Emergencies: Bee Sting, Cuts and Scratches, Burns, Allergic Reactions http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF9.pdf(National Center for Farmworker Health) - PDF
Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.ncfh.org/pdfs/BilingualEd/PDF10.pdf
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You may also be interested in these related encyclopedia pages:
Acrodermatitis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001446.htm
Components of skin - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000029.htm
Cutaneous skin tags - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000848.htm
Dry skin - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003250.htm
Ectodermal dysplasia - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001469.htm
Epidermolysis bullosa - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001457.htm
Erythema multiforme - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000851.htm
Erythema nodosum - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000881.htm
Erythema toxicum - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001458.htm
Granuloma annulare - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000833.htm
Henoch-Schonlein purpura - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000425.htm
Hyperelastic skin - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003280.htm
Ichthyosis vulgaris - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001451.htm
Idiopathic or primary livedo reticularis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001478.htm
Intertrigo - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003223.htm
Keratosis pilaris - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001462.htm
Lamellar ichthyosis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000843.htm
Lichen planus - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000867.htm
Lichen simplex chronicus - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000872.htm
Melasma - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000836.htm
Milia - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001367.htm
Nikolsky's sign - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003285.htm
Perioral dermatitis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001455.htm
Pityriasis rubra pilaris - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001471.htm
Polymorphic light eruption - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001477.htm
Preauricular tag or pit - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003304.htm
Purpura - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003232.htm
Pyogenic granuloma - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001464.htm
Sebaceous cyst - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000842.htm
Seborrheic dermatitis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000963.htm
Seborrheic keratosis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000884.htm
Skin blushing/flushing - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003241.htm
Skin discoloration - bluish - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003215.htm
Skin graft - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 002982.htm
Skin lesion biopsy - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003840.htm
Skin lumps - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003279.htm
Skin turgor - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003281.htm
Stasis dermatitis and ulcers - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000834.htm
Striae - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003287.htm
Subcutaneous emphysema - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003286.htm
Vesicles - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003939.htm
Wood's lamp examination - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 003386.htm
Xanthoma - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001447.htm
Xeroderma pigmentosa - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 001467.htm
Xerosis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency ... 000835.htm

You may also be interested in these related MedlinePlus topics:
Eczema - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eczema.html
Impetigo - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/impetigo.html
Itching - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/itching.html
Psoriasis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/psoriasis.html
Rashes - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rashes.html
Skin Aging - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinaging.html
Skin Cancer - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html
Skin Infections - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skininfections.html
Skin Pigmentation Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skin ... rders.html
Skin, Hair and Nails - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skin ... nails.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Skin Conditions is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - http://www.niams.nih.gov/

Date last updated: 14 July 2010
Topic last reviewed: 13 January 2010



Updated 7/17/2010 BHP