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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Prurigo Nodularis

Prurigo nodularis is a condition where repeated scratching or picking at a site creates itchy, raised, hard bumps on the skin. Prurigo nodularis can appear anywhere on the body, but

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limited rash that typically begins with the appearance of a solitary, enlarging, circular, pink, scaly patch – known as the “herald patch”. In the following

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Pityriasis Alba

Pityriasis alba is often thought of as a low grade form of eczema. It presents with ill-defined, light colored (hypopigmented), slightly scaly patches of skin most commonly found on the

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Perioral Dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is a type of rash that typically presents as pink papules (small red bumps) and scaling around the mouth. In addition to affecting the area around the mouth,

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Pemphigus

Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune skin diseases that causes painful blisters to form on the skin and/or mucous membranes (lips, mouth, esophagus, nose, eyes, genitals). The different types

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Nummular Dermatitis

Nummular dermatitis is a type of eczema characterized by intensely itchy, red, scaly, and at times weeping or oozing, coin-shaped lesions. Nummular dermatitis typically affects the extremities, with the legs

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Morphea (Localized Scleroderma)

Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is a rare condition that causes scar-like changes to the skin. Morphea commonly presents as oval lesions on the trunk (chest, abdomen, and/or back).

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Melasma

Melasma is a common skin condition where affected individuals develop splotchy, irregularly shaped, brown patches on the face. Common areas of involvement include the forehead, cheeks, nose, jawline, chin, and

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Lupus

Lupus is a group of autoimmune diseases where the body’s own immune system attacks healthy tissue leading to inflammation and damage in the affected organs. Lupus can affect the skin,

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Mar 21, 2026 By EastCoastDermatology Skin Conditions

Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Lichen simplex chronicus is a condition where repeated scratching or rubbing of a site creates a localized, itchy, thickened, leathery patch of skin. Lichen simplex chronicus can present as a

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