Melasma, previously known as chloasma, presents as gray-brown, irregularly shaped, persistent spots on the face. This is also a ‘photoaging’ condition, ...

A milium cyst, also known as milia when clustered, is a white bump around the nose and cheeks. Skin damage from burns, lasers and sun exposure are common ...

Moles are brown, round, raised and sometimes hairy birthmarks that usually do not disappear by themselves over time. They are usually harmless but it is ...

Molluscum contagiosum, sometimes called water warts, is a common viral skin infection (poxvirus) with multiple small smooth wart-like lesions with a small ...

Lichen simplex (also called lichen simplex chronicus) is a chronic skin condition triggered by repetitive scratching or rubbing, often starting with an ...

Nummular eczema, also known as discoid eczema, is a type of inflammatory skin condition marked by well-defined round or oval patches of irritated skin. ...

Oral herpes, also known as labial herpes, is usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), mainly HSV type 1 (HSV-1).  HSV-1 is found in saliva and is ...

Pearly Penile Papules also called, Hirsuties coronae glandis, are small harmless skin tags that sit on the glans edge in 30% of all males.   The skin tabs ...

Peri-oral dermatitis is a facial skin condition that causes small red bumps and inflamed patches, usually appearing around the mouth and sometimes the nose. ...

Purpura is the term used to describe a reddish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to extravasation of red blood cells from blood vessels into ...

Pityriasis alba is a low-grade type of eczema or dermatitis that is non-contagious and benign. It is common among children and young adults between 3 and 16 ...

Pityriasis rosea is a common and harmless skin rash that mostly affects children and young adults. It is thought to be triggered by a viral infection and is ...