Fact Sheets

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis is the skin's reaction to an irritant—anything from poison ivy to certain fabrics can cause your skin to flare. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin disorder characterized by raised plaques of itchy, inflamed skin.
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Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune disease triggered by eating gluten. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Prurigo Nodularis
Skin condition marked by intensely firm, itchy bumps
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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Acne is a skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the face, back, and chest. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, mouth, nails, genitals, and scalp. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Skin Lupus and Scleroderma
Lupus and scleroderma are two autoimmune disorders that affect the skin. These diseases can also affect the connective tissues in the body as well.
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Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
Pemphigus and pemphigoid, both rare autoimmune blistering disorders, can cause blisters on the skin or in membranes such as the mouth, nose and eyes.
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Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that causes skin to lose pigment (coloring) in spots or, rarely, all over the body. It is a progressive disorder with no cure.
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Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles. This causes the hairs in those follicles to fall out and not grow back.