Your guide to various common skin conditions and disorders (work in progress). The identification section gives you an overview of how the various skin conditions can present – red spots, white spots, raised skin bumps, and so on.
Table of Contents (A to Z)
- ID section: Identification
- A: Acne | Athlete’s Foot
- B: Bed bug bites | Blemishes | Blisters
- C: Cherry angiomas | Cold sores
- D: Dandruff | Dark circles and dark eyelids | Dilated pore of Winer | Dyshidrotic eczema
- E: Epidermoid cyst
- F: Fordyce’s spots
- G:
- H: Heat rash | Hives | Hyperpigmentation
- I:
- J:
- K: Keratosis pilaris
- L:
- M: Melasma | Molluscum contagiosum
- N:
- O:
- P: Perioral dermatitis | Petechiae | Pityriasis alba
- Q:
- R: Ringworm
- S: Seborrheic dermatitis | Seborrheic keratosis | Skin inflammation | Stretch marks
- T: Tinea manuum | Tinea versicolor
- U: Urticaria
- V:
- W:
- X:
- Y:
- Z:
Identification
- Red Spots on Skin, But Not Itchy: 11 Causes, Pictures, Treatment
- 37 Causes of Red Spots on Skin with Pictures
- Pinprick Red Dots on Skin, But Not Itchy: Causes, Pictures
- Red Circle on the Skin, But Not Itchy: Causes & Treatment
- Red Lines on the Skin: 9 Causes, Pictures & Treatment
- Raised Skin Bumps: 44 Causes, Pictures and Treatment
- Skin Colored Bumps on Face: 12 Causes and Treatments
- Circular Rash: 10 Causes of Red Circle on Skin (Itchy, Non-itchy)
- 8 Rashes That Look Like Ringworm But Aren’t (With Pictures)
- 14 Bumps That Look Like Pimples But Aren’t: Pimple-like Rash
- Brown Patches on Skin: 16 Causes and Treatments
- Blister on Lip: Causes (Not just Cold Sore) and Treatment
- Blister Rashes: 11 Causes of Itchy Bumps Filled with Clear Liquid
- Blisters on Fingers and Hands: Pictures, 13 Causes, Treatment
- Black Neck: How to Get Rid of It and 7 Causes
- Skin Peeling on Fingertips: 15 Causes, Treatments, and Remedies
- Purple Spots on Skin: 9 Causes (including bruise-like spots)
- Redness on Face: 20 Causes and How to Reduce it
- Dry and Peeling Skin Around Nose: 13 Causes and How to Treat it
- Skin Discoloration on Face: What Causes it and Treatments
- White Patches on Skin: 14 Causes and Treatments
- White Bumps on Face: 8 Causes (Not only Milia) and Treatments
- White Spots on Skin from Sun
- Can Cancer Cause White Spots on Skin?
- White Spots on Skin from Fungus
- Scabs and Sores on Scalp: 16 Causes and Treatment
- Itchy Bumps on Skin: Causes, Pictures, Treatment
- Stress Bumps on Fingers & Hands: Pictures, Causes, Treatment
- Types of Skin Lesions: Pictures, Chart, Causes & Treatment
- Bumps on Scalp: Causes, Pictures, and Treatment
- Rash: 36 Common Skin Rashes, Pictures, Causes & Treatment
- Itchy Blisters on Feet, But Not Athlete’s Foot: 11 Causes
- Skin Plaque: Pictures, Appearance, 11 Causes, and Treatment
- Red Spots on Scalp: 11 Causes, Pictures and Treatment
- Scalp Flakes in Hair: Dandruff and 8 Other Causes
- Papule vs Macule: Differences and Pictures
- Papule vs Pustule vs Nodule: Differences and Pictures
- Hives (Urticaria) vs. Rash: Pictures and Differences
Acne
- Acne Causes and Triggers
- Different Types of Acne (with pictures) & Their Treatment
- How to get rid of blackheads?
- Pyrithione Zinc for Acne: Is it Effective?
- Perioral Dermatitis vs Acne: How to Tell the Difference
- Cold Sore vs. Pimple: Pictures and Differences
Athlete’s Foot
- Athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis): Pictures, Symptoms, Cause, Treatment
- Itchy Blisters on Feet, But Not Athlete’s Foot: 11 Causes
Bed bug bites
- Bed Bugs & Their Bites: Pictures, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
- Hives vs Bed Bug Bites: Pictures and Differences
Blemishes
Blisters
- Blister on Lip: Causes (Not just Cold Sore) and Treatment
- Blisters on Fingers and Hands: Pictures, 13 Causes, Treatment
- Blister Rashes: 11 Causes of Itchy Bumps Filled with Clear Liquid
- Itchy Blisters on Feet, But Not Athlete’s Foot: 11 Causes
Cherry angiomas
- Cherry Angioma: Causes, Pictures, Treatment & Prevention
- Removal of Cherry Angiomas: How to Get Rid of Red Moles?
- Red Moles or Freckles: What Are They & Should You Worry?
- Sudden Appearance of Multiple Cherry Angiomas (Eruptive)
- Cherry Angioma vs. Petechiae: What’s the Difference?
- Cherry Angiomas on Scalp (Red moles), with Pictures
Cold sores
- Fever Blister on Lip: Causes, Treatment, Fever Blister vs Cold Sore
- Cold Sores: Pictures of What They Look Like and Symptoms
- Cold Sore Stages, with Pictures
- When & How Long Are Cold Sores Contagious, and Its Spread
- How Long Do Cold Sores Last?
- Does Carmex Help Cold Sores?
- Canker Sore vs. Fever Blister (Cold Sore)
- Cold Sore vs. Pimple: Pictures and Differences
- Fordyce Spots vs. Herpes: Pictures and Differences
- Molluscum Contagiosum vs Herpes: Pictures and Differences
Dandruff
Dark circles and dark eyelids
- Dark Circles Under the Eyes: Causes, Types & Treatments
- The 10 Best Eye Creams for Dark Circles
- What Do Under-Eye Colors Mean? (Purple, blue, brown & black)
- Dark Eyelids: Causes, Treatments and Home Remedies
Dilated pore of Winer
Dyshidrotic eczema
- Summer finger bumps: Causes & treatment of dyshidrotic eczema
- Dyshidrotic Eczema Vs. Herpetic Whitlow
Epidermoid cyst
Fordyce’s spots
- Fordyce Spots: Identification, Causes & Treatment
- Fordyce Spots vs. Herpes: Pictures and Differences
Heat rash
Hives
- Hives (Urticaria) vs. Rash: Pictures and Differences
- Hives vs Bed Bug Bites: Pictures and Differences
- Hives (Urticaria) Pictures, Types, Causes & Treatment
Hyperpigmentation
- Dark Spot Treatments That are Effective (Topicals)
- Melasma – Dark Patches on Face (Treatment and Causes)
Keratosis pilaris
- Keratosis Pilaris: Chicken skin on arms, legs, face and other areas
- Keratosis Pilaris on Face & Neck: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes
- Keratosis Pilaris Treatment: Creams, Lotions, Lasers & More
- Is Keratosis Pilaris Itchy?
- Petechiae vs Keratosis Pilaris
Melasma
Molluscum contagiosum
- Molluscum Contagiosum: Pictures, Stages, Symptoms & Causes
- Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment and Prevention
- Molluscum Contagiosum vs Herpes: Pictures and Differences
Perioral dermatitis
- Over The Counter Treatments for Perioral Dermatitis
- The Ordinary Products for Perioral Dermatitis
- Is perioral dermatitis contagious? & Perioral dermatitis vs Cold sore
- Best Products for Perioral Dermatitis: Face Wash, Moisturizer, Sunscreen
- Is Perioral Dermatitis Fungal or Bacterial?
- Perioral Dermatitis vs Acne: How to Tell the Difference
Petechiae
- Petechiae: Causes, Pictures, Treatment
- Petechiae vs Keratosis Pilaris
- Petechiae vs Purpura
- Cherry Angioma vs. Petechiae: What’s the Difference?
Pityriasis alba
- Pityriasis Alba: What causes these dry white patches on skin?
- Pityriasis Alba Vs. Tinea Versicolor: Pictures and Differences
Ringworm
- Ringworm: Facts and FAQs
- Ringworm Pictures & Symptoms: What Does Ringworm Look Like?
- How Ringworm Spreads and What Causes It?
- How Long is Ringworm Contagious? Treated vs Untreated
- Stages of Ringworm Healing
- How Long does Ringworm Last?
- Treatment for Ringworm: How to Get Rid of It?
- Home Remedies for Ringworm: How to treat it at home naturally?
- Ringworm on Hands and Fingers: Tinea Manuum
- Athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis): Pictures, Symptoms, Cause, Treatment
- 8 Rashes That Look Like Ringworm But Aren’t (With Pictures)
Seborrheic dermatitis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis: What is it, Causes & Treatments
- Seborrheic Dermatitis on Nose: Treatment, Causes, Symptoms
- The 10 Best Face Washes For Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Products to Avoid with Seborrheic Dermatitis
- The 12 Best Seborrheic Dermatitis Moisturizers and Creams
- The 14 Best Moisturizers for Rosacea and Seborrheic Dermatitis
- The 10 Best Serums and Toners for Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Skin Care Routine for Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis vs. Seborrheic Keratosis (with Pictures)
Seborrheic keratosis
- Seborrheic Keratosis (Skin Barnacles): Pictures, Cause, Removal
- Seborrheic Dermatitis vs. Seborrheic Keratosis (with Pictures)
Skin inflammation
Stretch marks
- Types of Stretch Marks, Pictures, Their Colors, and New vs Old
- Red Stretch Marks (Striae rubra): Causes and Treatment
- Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Striae gravidarum
- Retin-A (Tretinoin) for Stretch Marks: Is it Effective?
Tinea manuum
Tinea versicolor
- Tinea Versicolor: Brown spots or White patch on skin by fungus
- Tinea Versicolor: Healing Stages, Pictures, and Treatment
- Pityriasis Alba Vs. Tinea Versicolor: Pictures and Differences