General dermatology

The most frequent skin diseases explained in a clear, rigorous and evidence-based way.

Acne

Acne is a very common inflammatory skin disease that can affect both teenagers and adults. Learn about its causes, symptoms, available treatments and the daily care recommended to prevent breakouts and scars.

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Actinic keratoses

Actinic keratoses are precancerous lesions caused by accumulated sun damage. Learn how to identify them, which treatments exist and why it is important to treat them early.

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Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes dry skin, intense itching and eczema flare-ups. Learn about its causes, the available treatments and the daily care that helps keep the skin under control.

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Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequent skin cancer. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, treatment options and why early detection makes it possible to reach very high cure rates.

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Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by irritant substances or by an allergic reaction. Learn to recognise its symptoms, understand the diagnostic tests and prevent new flare-ups with the right care.

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Cutaneous xerosis

Cutaneous xerosis or dry skin is a very common problem that causes tightness, scaling and itching. Learn about its causes, the most effective treatments and the daily care to maintain healthy, hydrated skin.

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Everything about atopic dermatitis: causes, symptoms, treatment and atopic skin care

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by intense itching, dryness and repeated flare-ups of eczema. Daily hydration, care of the skin barrier and modern treatments, including biologics and JAK inhibitors, make it possible to effectively control the disease and improve quality of life.

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Everything about hormonal acne: causes, diagnosis and treatment

Hormonal acne is a frequent cause of acne in adult women. It can appear even with normal hormonal tests and requires a diagnosis based on the clinical history, the examination and, when indicated, complementary studies. There are effective and personalised treatments that make it possible to control the disease and to prevent scars.

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Everything about melasma: causes, diagnosis, treatment and how to prevent relapses

Melasma is a chronic disease of the pigmentation that causes spots on the face. Solar radiation, visible light, heat and hormones are involved in its development. A personalised treatment, together with rigorous photoprotection and appropriate maintenance, makes it possible to effectively control the disease and to reduce the relapses.

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Everything about psoriasis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and current treatments

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease mediated by the immune system that can affect the skin, the nails and the joints. Thanks to current treatments, including biological drugs, most patients can effectively control the disease and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

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Everything about rosacea: causes, symptoms, treatments and care to control the disease

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes facial redness, visible vessels and inflammatory outbreaks. An early diagnosis, an appropriate cosmetic routine, daily photoprotection and personalised treatments make it possible to effectively control the disease and improve the quality of life.

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Everything about skin cancer: a complete guide to understand, prevent and detect the disease in time

Skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Ultraviolet radiation is the main risk factor, but early detection makes it possible to treat most cases with excellent results. Photoprotection, self-examination and medical skin check-ups are fundamental for prevention.

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Everything about vitiligo: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and current treatments

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that causes the loss of pigment in the skin. Thanks to phototherapy, topical treatments and the new JAK inhibitors, it is now possible to stabilise the disease and achieve significant repigmentation in many patients.

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Freckles (ephelides)

Freckles or ephelides are small benign spots related to genetics and sun exposure. Discover why they appear, how to prevent them from darkening and which aesthetic treatments make it possible to lighten them safely.

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Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating that can affect quality of life. Learn why it appears, how it is diagnosed and which are the most effective treatments to control it.

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Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a benign condition that causes small bumps and a rough skin texture. Learn about its causes, the available treatments and the daily care to improve its appearance.

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Melanoma

Melanoma is the most aggressive skin cancer, but detected early it has an excellent prognosis. Learn about its risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic methods and the most current treatments.

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Melasma

Melasma is a common pigmentation alteration that causes brown patches on the face, related to the sun, hormones and genetic predisposition. Learn about its causes, the available treatments and how to prevent its recurrence.

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Moles (melanocytic nevi)

Moles or melanocytic nevi are generally benign lesions. Learn to recognise the warning signs, the ABCDE rule, the ugly duckling sign and when to seek an early melanoma check-up.

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Perioral dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is an inflammatory disease that causes small bumps and redness around the mouth. Learn about its causes, the available treatments and the daily care that helps recovery.

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Photoprotection

Photoprotection is essential to prevent skin cancer, spots and skin ageing. Discover how to correctly choose and apply a sunscreen and what other measures help to protect your skin all year round.

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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark patches after an inflammatory process such as acne or eczema. Learn about its causes, how to prevent them and the most effective treatments to lighten them.

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Pruritus

Pruritus or itching is a very common symptom that can be due to skin diseases or internal problems. Learn about its causes, how it is diagnosed and which are the most effective treatments.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes red, scaly plaques on the skin. Learn about its causes, symptoms, available treatments and the daily care that helps keep it under control.

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Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes facial redness, visible vessels and, in some cases, spots and eye involvement. Learn about its causes, the available treatments and the daily care to keep it under control.

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common inflammatory disease that causes dandruff, scaling and redness of the scalp and face. Learn about its causes, treatments and the daily care to keep it under control.

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Seborrhoeic keratoses

Seborrhoeic keratoses are very common benign lesions that appear with skin ageing. Learn about their causes, how to distinguish them from other lesions and the treatments available when they cause discomfort or for aesthetic reasons.

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Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin can produce stinging, burning and redness in response to everyday stimuli. Learn to identify its causes, protect the skin barrier and choose an appropriate routine to keep the skin healthy.

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Skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most frequent tumour and, when detected early, usually has an excellent prognosis. Discover its main types, risk factors, warning symptoms and the best strategies to prevent and treat it.

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Solar lentigines

Solar lentigines are benign spots caused by accumulated sun damage. Discover how to distinguish them from other pigmented lesions, how to prevent them and which treatments are most effective to remove them.

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Solar urticaria

Solar urticaria is a rare allergic reaction that causes hives and itching a few minutes after sun exposure. Discover its causes, diagnosis, treatment and how to prevent flares.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most frequent skin cancer. Discover its symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatments and the importance of early diagnosis to achieve a complete cure.

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Sun allergy

Sun allergy or photodermatosis causes an exaggerated reaction of the skin after sun exposure. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and the best prevention and treatment measures.

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Urticaria

Urticaria is a common disease characterised by the appearance of hives and intense itching. Learn about its causes, when it requires urgent care and which treatments effectively control the symptoms.

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Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that causes white patches through pigment loss. Learn about its causes, the available treatments and the daily care that helps control the disease and protect the skin.

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