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.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin disorder characterized by raised plaques of itchy, inflamed skin.
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Skin Lymphoma
Skin lymphoma is a relatively rare skin cancer unrelated to sun exposure. Yale Medicine treatment options include total skin electron beam therapy (TSEB).
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Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a relatively rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer that causes white blood cells to multiply too quickly.
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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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Seasonal Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
If you suffer from allergies, your symptoms may bloom when the seasons shift if you're allergic to trees, grasses and other plants.
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Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin disease characterized by itchy patches of thin, white skin.
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Photoaging (Sun Damage)
UV light hits skin unprotected by SPF, causing premature aging.
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Skin Cancer
A disease caused by ultraviolet light that comes from the sun’s rays.
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Actinic Keratosis (AK)
An actinic keratosis (AK) appears as a small, pink, scaly patch on the skin. Raising the risk of skin cancer, AK is common and is caused by sun exposure.