1. Educational purpose
The information on this website is provided for general education about skin disease and its diagnosis and management. It is not a substitute for a personal consultation, examination, and assessment by a qualified medical practitioner. Many skin conditions look alike but require different treatments, so nothing on this site should be used to treat yourself.
2. No guaranteed outcomes
Skin disease varies between individuals and so does its response to treatment. No physician can guarantee that a chronic condition will clear permanently, that pigment will not recur, that hair will regrow, or that a treatment will be free of side effects. Most chronic skin disease is managed rather than cured, and treatment usually takes weeks to months before its effect can be judged. Any description of typical courses or results is general and may not apply to your situation.
3. Seek professional advice
If you have a medical concern about a condition described here, arrange a consultation. Seek urgent medical attention immediately if a mole or lesion is changing, bleeding, or failing to heal; if a rash comes with fever, blistering, peeling, or sores in the mouth or eyes; if skin infection is spreading rapidly or the skin becomes hot, swollen, and very painful; or if swelling affects the lips, tongue, or throat, or breathing becomes difficult.
4. External links
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the content of external sites.