Lupus Erythematosus (LE) is a chronic disease that can have phases of worsening symptoms that alternate with periods of mild symptoms. Most people with SLE are able to live a normal life with treatment. The exact cause of SLE isn’t known, but several factors have been associated with the disease.

Telangiectasias are small, widened blood vessels on the skin. They are usually harmless but may be associated with several diseases. Telangiectasias may develop anywhere within the body. But they are most easily seen on the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes. Usually, they do not cause symptoms. Some

Café au lait (CAL) macules (CALMs) or Café au lait spots are hyperpigmented lesions that may vary in color from light brown to dark brown. They are harmless light to dark brown, oval, well-defined spots. This is reflected by the name of the condition, which means “coffee with milk.” These

In psoriasis, the life cycle of your skin cells greatly accelerates, leading to a buildup of dead cells on the surface of the epidermis. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic)

Eruptive xanthomas are small lesions and bumps that appear on the skin. They can be yellow, pink, brown, or skin-coloured and may sometimes be itchy and painful. While eruptive xanthomas are not harmful, they may be a sign of an underlying condition, such as diabetes. In a word, Eruptive xanthomas

Fish Scale Disease or Ichthyosis is a condition that causes widespread and persistent thick, dry, “fish-scale” skin. The skin of a person with ichthyosis is rough, dry and scaly and needs to be regularly moisturized. Ichthyosis Vulgaris is commonly caused by a genetic mutation that’s inherited from one or both

Erythropoietic protoporphyria (commonly called EPP) is a form of porphyria, which varies in severity and can be very painful. The cause is estimated to be a deficiency in the enzyme ferrochelatase, leading to abnormally high levels of protoporphyrin in the red blood cells (erythrocytes), plasma, skin, and liver. EPP causes

Morgellons disease (MD) is a rare condition that involves fibres appearing underneath the skin or emerging from slow-healing skin sores. People with MD often report feeling stinging, crawling, or burning sensations on their skin. These symptoms can be painful and long-lasting, affecting the quality of life. However, the condition is

Epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) is a rare, genetic skin disorder. It becomes apparent at birth, or shortly after birth, with reddening, scaling, and severe blistering of the skin. More specifically, Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis (EHK) presents as erythematous, scaly, crusted plaques. Hyperkeratosis (thickening of the skin) develops within months and worsens over time.