Skin and hair conditions

Conditions we cover

Clinical reference pages for the dermatologic conditions we see most often at SkinWise Clinic. Each page explains what the condition is, how it shows up, what causes it, when to see a dermatologist, and the treatments available on Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru.

Acne

Acne affects hair follicles and can produce blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed spots and deeper lumps.

Melasma

Melasma is a recurring pigmentation disorder, often causing patches on both sides of the face.

Hair fall

Hair fall describes a change rather than one diagnosis.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Eczema describes several inflammatory skin conditions that can cause itch, dryness and recurrent rash.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition that can cause persistent scaly plaques and affect nails or joints.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo causes loss of skin pigment and can produce pale or white patches.

PCOS-related skin and hair changes

PCOS may be associated with acne, coarse facial or body hair and scalp thinning.

Fungal skin infections

Fungal skin infections can cause itchy, scaly or spreading rashes, but other conditions can look similar.

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is an immune-mediated form of hair loss, often appearing as discrete patches.

Urticaria (hives)

Urticaria, or hives, causes transient itchy wheals, sometimes with deeper swelling called angioedema.

Acne scars

Acne scars are lasting changes in skin texture after inflammation.

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation means an area looks darker because of increased pigment.

Hirsutism

Hirsutism describes coarse hair growth in an androgen-sensitive pattern in women.

Sebaceous cyst

Many lumps called sebaceous cysts are epidermoid cysts, which contain keratin.

Skin tags

Skin tags are usually benign soft growths that often occur in skin folds.

Warts

Warts are skin growths caused by human papillomavirus.

Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection causing small raised bumps, often with a central dimple.