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Salud de la piel, uñas y cabello

As the largest organ in the body, skin is a common source of problems. We've got expert information covering you from head to toe, whether you're looking for help on eccema, psoriasis y acné, or want to understand more about cáncer de piel y erupciones cutáneas. You might also want to check out our Foot Care hub, dedicated to matters of the feet.

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Eccema atópico

Salud de la piel, uñas y cabello

Eccema atópico

por el Dr. Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

Foliculitis

Salud de la piel, uñas y cabello

Foliculitis

por la Dra. Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

Acné

Salud de la piel, uñas y cabello

Acné

por el Dr. Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Urticaria

Salud de la piel, uñas y cabello

Urticaria

por la Dra. Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

Éczema

Eczema is a common, non-contagious group of medical conditions causing inflamed, dry, red, and itchy skin. The most frequent forms include atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, and dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx).

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Condiciones del cabello y cuero cabelludo

Hair disorders encompass conditions affecting hair growth, texture, and shedding, with the most common being alopecia (hair loss). Scalp conditions range from simple dryness and product buildup to chronic autoimmune disorders.

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Trastornos de las uñas

Nail disorders range from simple infections to warning signs of underlying systemic diseases. Key categories include fungal infections (onychomycosis), inflammatory skin conditions (nail psoriasis), and structural abnormalities (Beau's lines).

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Otras condiciones de la piel

Common skin conditions include acne, chilblains, and psoriasis. These issues affect the skin in different ways, causing changes in how the skin looks, feels, or behaves.

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Cáncer de piel

El cáncer de piel es el crecimiento anormal de las células de la piel, causado principalmente por la radiación ultravioleta (UV) del sol o de las camas de bronceado. Aprende a reconocer los signos, cómo prevenirlo y la variedad de tratamientos disponibles para manejar las condiciones.

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Infecciones de la piel

Desde forúnculos hasta impétigo, las infecciones de la piel son incómodas pero tratables. Descubre qué las causa y cómo puedes eliminarlas de manera segura.

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Erupciones cutáneas

Skin rashes are changes in the colour, texture, or appearance of the skin, commonly triggered by allergies, irritants, and infections. It can be dry, bumpy, itchy, or painful.

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Picaduras y mordeduras

Stings and animal bites generally fall into two categories: venomous injections (stings and some spider/snake bites) and tissue punctures (animal or insect bites). Identifying the specific type helps determine the correct first aid or if you need urgent medical care.

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