Health conditions: Skin
Plain-English guides to 7 guides in the skin group, for Pakistan: symptoms, when to see a doctor, treatment and the medicines used, with official DRAP prices.
General health information only. These pages give no doses and do not replace a doctor. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition where blocked pores cause blackheads, whiteheads, red spots and sometimes deep painful lumps, mostly on the face, chest…
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Atopic eczema is a long-term skin condition that makes the skin dry, itchy and inflamed. It often starts in babies and young children and…
Fungal skin infection (ringworm, tinea)
Ringworm (tinea) is a common skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm. It gives an itchy, scaly, often ring-shaped rash. Most cases…
Impetigo
Impetigo is a common, very catching skin infection caused by bacteria. It causes sores that burst and leave golden or honey-coloured crusts, often around…
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes raised, scaly, itchy patches, often on the elbows, knees, scalp and back. It is not catching.…
Scabies
Scabies is an itchy skin rash caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. It spreads by close skin contact, often within families.…
Hives (urticaria)
Hives (urticaria) are itchy, raised red or pale bumps on the skin that come and go, each lasting less than a day. Most cases…
Prepared from the sources listed below by the MedInfoBase team. Last reviewed 16 October 2026. This page is general health information, not medical advice. It gives no doses and does not replace a doctor: talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine. How we write and check our pages.