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Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin condition in which a person develops small, yellowish growths, usually on the face. it is also known Fordyce’s. It usually occurs in middle-aged and older adults and is seen in about 1% of the US population.

Pruritus ani is a persistent itch around the anus. Anal itching is usually an isolated skin complaint in otherwise healthy persons, but in some it is part of a disorder involving other areas of the skin, especially the vulva in women and children.

Pruritis is local or systemic irritation or itching and is one of the effects of an allergic reaction. The itch may be localized or can effect the whole body. Itching can be a significant source discomfort.

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by blistering of the skin and mucous membrane. It is the most common subtype of pemphigus, accounting for 70% of all pemphigus cases worldwide.

Pustular psoriasis is an uncommon form of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. Generalised pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis, which presents as widespread pustules on a background of...

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is the medical term for razor bumps. It is most noticeable around the beard and neck. It causes small papules and pustules that can be confused with bacterial folliculitis.

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common type of porphyria. PCT is frequently associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Porphyria cutanea tarda is the most common porphyria and causes blistering of skin exposed to sunlight.

Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a skin disorder that causes constant inflammation and scaling (exfoliation) of the skin. PRP is not really a single condition, but rather a group of unusual eruptions that cause red scaly patches containing dry plugged...

Pityriasis alba is a common skin disorder similar to very mild eczema, causing round or oval, colorless, finely-scaled patches of skin. It is characterized by ill or well-defined, chronic patches of mild erythema, hypopigmentation and furfuraceous...

Pityriasis rosea is a harmless, common skin problem that causes a rash. It appears as a rash that can last from several weeks to several months. The way the rash looks may differ from person to person.