Learn the symptoms so that you can seek the correct treatment for common skin, hair and nail diseases.

1. Symptoms & Color Pictures of Common Skin, Hair & Nail Diseases www.darkskindermatology.com

2. Vitiligo Symptoms include non-scaly, non-itchy depigmented patches or white spots on the skin. (c) http://www.darkskindermatology.com

3. Hand Eczema, Irritant Contact Dermatitis 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

4. Pyogenic Granuloma Symptoms include a beefy swelling which arises suddenly, grows rapidly and tends to bleed easily and profusely. © www.darkskindermatology.com

5. Traction Alopecia Symptoms include gradual and painless hair loss usually along the hairline and above the ears. © www.darkskindermatology.com

6. Xanthelasma Symptoms include a yellowish, painless swelling on the eyelid which progressively gets bigger. © www.darkskindermatology.com

7. Plantar Warts Symptoms 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. © www.darkskindermatology.com

8. Acne Vulgaris Symptoms include swellings on the face and other areas with high concentrations of sebaceous or oil glands. © www.darkskindermatology.com

9. Ingrown Toenails Symptoms include a swollen and painful toe which may cause difficulties walking. www.darkskindermatology.com

10. Onychomycosis or Nail Onychomycosis or Nail Fungus Infection Symptoms include changes in the color and the shape of their nails © www.darkskindermatology.com

11. Tinea Versicolor Symptoms include patches of skin that are lighter than the surrounding skin or that do not tan in summer.© www.darkskindermatology.com

12. Adapted from Common Skin, Hair and Nail Diseases and Dark Skin Dermatology Atlas by Dr Miriam Kinai Available from www.Amazon.comand www.DarkSkinDermatology.com