Introduction Pityriasis veriscolor is a type of fungal skin infection. It is typically very superficial, and is caused by the Malassezia group of fungus. It is often asymptomatic, except for a flaky…
Introduction Ovarian cancer refers to several types of tumour arising from the ovaries. It is the leading cause of gynaecological cancer death in the UK. The early symptoms are often mild and…
Introduction Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, but serious and potentially fatal skin disorder. It is an immune-complex mediated hypersensitivity reaction. The term toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) was previously be believed to…
Introduction Erythema multiforme is a hypersensitivity reaction, causing a character in skin rash. It is typically the result of an infection - usually from herpes simplex virus, and sometimes from…
Introduction Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic, inflammatory, puritic skin disorder, typically found on the limbs (especially flexor surfaces), mucous membranes (often in the mouth) and genitals - including inside…
Introduction Rheumatic fever was a common infectious disease until around the middle of the 20th century, and was a major cause of childhood mortality and rheumatic (structural) heart disease. In…
Introduction Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe a heart muscle disorder, without another obvious cardiac abnormality. The European Heart Journal describes it as a: myocardial disorder in which heart…
Introduction Nappy rash (or for the more technically minded Napkin dermatitis, and in the US diaper rash) is a term used to describe several disorders of the skin in the region of…