Skin concerns
Understand, rather than self-diagnose.
This page orients and explains. It does not replace a dermatologist. Symptoms that persist, worsen, or worry you deserve a consultation.
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5 guides
- AcneFace, back or chest · lesions, marks, scarringPublished guideRead the clinical guide
- Pigmentation & dark spotsSpots, post-inflammatory marks, changes in colourOrientationBegin the orientation
- Eczema & dermatitisItching, dryness, patches or irritationOrientationBegin the orientation
- Scalp & hairHair loss, itching, flaking or scalp changesOrientationBegin the orientation
- An unusual rash or lesionA new lesion, something changing quickly, or an area that worries youOrientationRead the urgent warning signs
Common concerns
- Acne
Clinical forms, melanin-rich skin, and when to see someone.
- Pigmentation & dark spots
Coming soon — no invented content in the meantime.
- Eczema & dermatitis
Coming soon.
- Scalp & hair
Coming soon.
It presents differently
On melanin-rich skin, inflammation and pigmentation (including PIH) can read differently from what is taught in textbooks centred on fair skin. Inclusive expertise is part of the MyDermaLife model.
When to see someone
- Symptoms that persist or are getting worse
- Treatments you have already tried that did not work
- Uncertainty about what you are seeing
- A significant impact on daily life or wellbeing
Urgent warning signs
High fever with a spreading rash, swelling of the face or airway, extensive blistering, severe pain, or any concern for life: contact your local emergency services. MyDermaLife is not an emergency service.
Talk about your skin
The Journal stays empty until a text is published. No invented “science” content — the patient journey, meanwhile, is open.