Whether you're suffering from one of these, worried about them or just want more info, click on the conditions below to find out all you need to know.

Abscess
Allergies to house dust mites and pets
Bullous Pemphigoid - an immune system disease which causes the skin to blister
Burns and scalds
Chicken pox
Contact dermatitis - an allergic reaction to a chemical or substance
Eczema
Epidermoid and pilar cysts - a small lump filled with fluid under the skin
Folliculitis - an infection which affects hair follicles
German measles
Hives
Impetigo - a skin infection on your face which causes blisters and pus
Insect stings and bites
Lichen planus - itchy skin rash
Lichen Sclerosus - skin disease similar to thrush or eczema
Lyme Disease - an infection caused by being bitten by a tick
Measles
Melanoma - skin cancer
Molluscum contagiosum - small white wart-like lumps on the skin
Pemphigus Vulgaris - a condition which makes the skin blister
Perioral dermatitis - a rash of small red spots around your mouth and chin
Pityriasis Versicolor - small round white rashes
Port wine stain - a birthmark cause by problems with blood vessels in the skin
Prickly heat rash
Psoriasis
Ringworm
Scabies - a red blotchy rash caused by a tiny mite under your skin
Scarlet fever - a bright red rash all over your body
Seborrhoeic warts - harmless dark growths on the skin. Common in the elderly
Shingles
Viral rash
Vitiligo - a common condition where white patches appear on your skin
Warts and verrucas

Read on for more body parts and conditions:
- Blood disorders
- Head, face and mouth disorders
- Throat and chest disorders
- Problems with the torso, arms and hands
- Intimate and women's health
- Back problems
- Stomach and digestive system disorders
- Leg problems
- Feet problems

Where next?
- How well are you? Take our Immune system quiz to find out
- Are home test kits worth it? Get the facts
- 10 symptoms you should never ignore
- Can't get to the doctors? Find out who else could help
- Allergic to certain foods? Diabetic? Have a look at our diets for conditions
- What you should eat to stay healthy or try one of our healthy eating diets
- If you lack energy or have trouble getting around try one of our easy exercises to suit your age and body
- Need more energy? Find out what foods could give you a boost

By Vicky Woollaston

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