Rare skin conditions

Latest news and features on rare skin conditions, blistering, flaking and rashes

A hand reaching down to scratch a leg covered in an itchy scabies rash.

HEAD SCRATCHER

The easy way Victorian disease can tear silently through families REVEALED

LEADING dermatologists said people are likely to dismiss the condition – which can cause nightmare attacks of itching – due to "misinformation"

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Collage of a woman picking at a blemish on her cheek with close-up circular insets of acne, dark circles under eyes, chapped lips, and rosacea. Exclusive

FACE IT

From stubborn 'spots' to a 'booze flush' – what your face is trying to tell you

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The ‘easy-to-copy’ tactics of people who NEVER get stressed – and the signs your stress levels are in the danger zone

STRESS LESS

The ‘easy-to-copy’ tactics of people who NEVER get stressed

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Close-up of a scabies rash on skin.

SKIN CREEP

Victorian disease that's rife NOW masks as 'winter skin' and silently spreads

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SEARING SKIN

My job makes my skin flake off – I'm in agony but have bills to pay

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HELLISH BUG

Victorian disease sweeping UK poised to wreak havoc on schools and care homes

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SKIN DEEP

The 5 signs your spots are ‘more sinister' after outbreak of Victorian disease

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'IT WAS HELL'

Surge in cases of Victorian disease – Brits urged not to ignore key signs

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Emily McAllister and her daughter Lyla McAllister standing in front of a tree, Image 2 shows Emily McAllister in a hospital bed after suffering a severe reaction to anti-seizure medication, with her face red and blistered, Image 3 shows Emily McAllister's back covered in a red rash from an adverse medication reaction Graphic Warning

MY HELL

Mum lost 87% of skin after drug reaction left her face MELTING & stole her eyesight

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Blemish on mum’s fingers was blamed on NEWSPAPER INK – days later her rotting arm was amputated… months later she died Exclusive

OUR AGONY

Mum’s finger blemish was blamed on NEWSPAPER INK… she died after her arm rotted

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I cuddled my dogs then woke up 9 days later with no hands or legs – unable to speak Exclusive

KISS OF DOOM

I hugged my dogs & woke up days later with no hands & legs – unable to speak

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'NIGHTMARE'

Mum, 38, plagued by 'overgrowth' of face mites causing horror itching & burning

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FACE IT

The SIX skincare tips to get rid of 'Christmas face' this winter

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ASK DR ZOE

I ignored a small lump and now it’s infected and the NHS won’t remove it!

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Bethan Jones's face with papulopustular rosacea before and after using AlumierMD skincare.

SKIN PAIN

'Agonising' skin condition left mum looking like she had 'permanent sunburn'

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From two types of cancer to STIs – the signs your itchy skin is more serious and when to get help Exclusive

SKIN DEEP

From 2 cancers to STIs – the signs your itchy skin is sinister… when to get help

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BUM DEAL

From parasitic WORMS to cancer – the signs your itchy bum is more sinister

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BEAUTY AGONY

My face is full of holes due to uncontrollable ‘picking’ habit docs dismissed

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