Skin disease will affect most of us at some time in our lives, it is acknowledged that up to a third of the population is affected by a skin disease at any one time. Some common conditions are chronic and need to be managed over a lifetime, but with the majority of cases improvement can be achieved with appropriate management.

Below are listed common conditions relating to specific age groups.

0 - 1 years of age

Seborrhoeic (infantile) eczema Cradle cap Impetiginised eczema Nappy rash Strawberry mark Milia

1 - 10 years of age

Eczema Chicken pox Measles Viral warts Keratosis pilaris Viral rashes (i.e. rubella) Sabies Head lice Urticaria Psoriasis Molluscum contagiosum Impetigo Chilblains

11 - 20 years of age

Acne Psoriasis Eczema Keloid Urticaria Vitiligo

21 - 50 years of age

Psoriasis Eczema Contact dermatitis Melanoma Alopecia Fungal infections

50+ years of age

Dry skin Leg uclers Seb warts Skin tags