Skin conditions we follow

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disease that produces thickened, well-defined plaques topped with silvery scale, most often on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp. Learn more

Plaque Psoriasis The most common form of psoriasis; it presents with well-defined, thickened plaques topped by silvery scale on the elbows, knees and trunk, often with itch. Sharply demarcated, thickened red plaques on the elbows, knees and lower backA silvery-white, loosely adherent scale covering the surface of each plaque Learn more Guttate Psoriasis An abrupt-onset form that often follows a throat infection, marked by numerous small, teardrop-shaped, lightly scaled plaques scattered across the trunk and arms. Numerous small, teardrop-shaped plaques appearing suddenly on the trunk and limbsIndividual plaques usually smaller than a centimetre and salmon-pink in colour Learn more Scalp Psoriasis A stubborn form affecting the scalp, hairline and area behind the ears with thick, adherent scale; it often itches and can cause temporary hair shedding. Red plaques on the scalp covered by thick, silvery-white, adherent scaleClearly bordered involvement along the hairline, the nape and behind the ears Learn more Nail Psoriasis Affecting finger and toe nails with pitting, discolouration, thickening and separation from the nail bed; it responds slowly and calls for patience and steady care. Small pinpoint depressions in the nail plate, like the surface of a thimbleSeparation of the nail from its bed with a white-yellow zone beneath (onycholysis) Learn more Palmoplantar Psoriasis Localised to the palms and soles with thick scale, cracking and painful fissures; it hampers manual work and walking and markedly affects everyday life. Sharply bordered, thickened red plaques on the palms and on the solesDry, hard scale with painful, deep fissures that are prone to bleeding Learn more Psoriatic Arthritis An inflammatory joint disease that can accompany psoriasis, with joint pain, morning stiffness and sausage-like swelling of the digits; early diagnosis prevents lasting damage. Joint pain, swelling and marked morning stiffness lasting over thirty minutesSwelling of a whole digit into a sausage-like shape, known as dactylitis Learn more Inverse Psoriasis Found in body folds such as the armpits, groin and under the breasts; it shows moist, glossy, sharply bordered and almost scale-free red plaques often mistaken for fungus. Sharply bordered red plaques in the armpit, groin and under-breast foldsA glossy, smooth surface where moisture has rubbed the usual scale away Learn more

Alongside psoriasis and eczema, Clinovia assesses and treats a broad range of skin, hair and nail conditions, from vitiligo and hives to hair loss, fungal infection and mole checks. Learn more

Vitiligo Vitiligo is a chronic condition in which the immune system destroys the pigment-producing melanocytes, leaving sharply defined white patches on the skin. Sharply bordered, milk-white patches, often on hands, face and around the eyesSymmetrical spread, or a segmental pattern confined to one side of the body Learn more Urticaria (Hives) Urticaria produces itchy, raised red weals that typically shift and fade within a day, sometimes with deeper swelling of the lips or eyelids, reflecting a hypersensitivity reaction. Sudden itchy, raised pink-red weals with a surrounding flare of rednessIndividual lesions clearing within 24 hours and leaving no mark behind Learn more Acne & Rosacea Acne and rosacea both show up as spots, redness and sensitivity on the face; though they look similar, their causes and treatments are quite different from one another. In acne, blackheads and whiteheads with inflamed papules, pustules and nodulesIn rosacea, persistent central-face redness, visible vessels and flushing spells Learn more Hair Loss Hair loss ranges from inherited male-pattern thinning to temporary shedding driven by stress or deficiencies, so effective treatment depends first on identifying the underlying cause. Progressive thinning over the crown and front hairline in androgenetic lossDiffuse telogen shedding rising months after stress, illness or childbirth Learn more Fungal Infections Fungal infections can affect skin, nails and scalp, causing itching, scaling and colour change; treatment must be based on a diagnosis confirmed by a sample. Itchy, scaly red plaques with a raised, ring-shaped and well-defined edgeWhitening, cracking, itching and a bad odour between the toes Learn more Chronic Itch Chronic itch lasting more than six weeks can occur without any visible rash; because it may stem from systemic or nerve-related causes beyond the skin, it warrants careful investigation. Persistent itch, often worse at night, with no visible rash on the skinSecondary scratch marks, thickened skin and raised itchy nodules from scratching Learn more Mole Check A mole check is a screening service in which moles are mapped with dermoscopy and their changes tracked over time, aiming to catch suspicious lesions early and refer for excision when needed. Moles that change in size, colour or shape, or that grow or become raisedLesions with irregular borders, two unlike halves and several colours Learn more