Symptoms & Color Pictures of Common Skin, Hair & Nail

Diseases www.darkskindermatology.com

Symptoms include non-scaly, non-itchy depigmented patches or white spots on

the skin. (c) http://www.darkskindermatology.com

Vitiligo

Symptoms include an itching or burning sensation on the skin when it comes in contact with an

irritant such as a detergent or cement.(c) http://www.darkskindermatology.com

Hand Eczema, Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Symptoms include a beefy swelling which arises suddenly, grows rapidly and tends to bleed easily

and profusely. © www.darkskindermatology.com

Pyogenic Granuloma

Traction AlopeciaSymptoms include gradual and painless hair loss

usually along the hairline and above the ears. © www.darkskindermatology.com

XanthelasmaSymptoms include a yellowish, painless swelling on

the eyelid which progressively gets bigger. © www.darkskindermatology.com

Plantar WartsSymptoms include rough swellings on the soles of the feet. These swellings are usually painless but

they may become painful if they are on areas that receive a lot pressure when walking or standing.

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Acne VulgarisSymptoms include swellings on the face and other areas with high concentrations of sebaceous or oil

glands. © www.darkskindermatology.com

Ingrown ToenailsSymptoms include a swollen and painful toe which

may cause difficulties walking.www.darkskindermatology.com

Onychomycosis or Nail Onychomycosis or Nail Fungus Infection

Symptoms include changes in the color and the shape of their nails

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Tinea VersicolorSymptoms include patches of skin that are lighter

than the surrounding skin or that do not tan in summer.

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Adapted from Common Skin, Hair and Nail Diseases and

Dark Skin Dermatology Atlas by Dr Miriam Kinai

Available from www.Amazon.com and www.DarkSkinDermatology.com