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Children very often have skin problems such as atopic dermatitis, plantar warts and molluscs. You can consult with Dr. Didac Barco, your dermatologist at the

Genital warts or condylomas are a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus. They manifest as small exophytic papules (bumps) of skin color or

Common warts are the manifestation of infection by the human papillomavirus, the most frequent being those of the soles and palms. Plantar and palmar warts

Molluscs contagiosum are the product of infection by a virus. They manifest as papules (‘pimples’) scattered over the trunk and limbs. They are very common

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease characterized by a production defect in the quantity and quality of the skin’s natural sebum. It has important functions

Lentigines are brown, faint and very well defined spots that are usually located on the face, upper back and back of the hands. They are

Melasma (or chloasma) is a hyperpigmented brown spot with well-defined borders that appears on the face, typically in young girls. It usually settles in the

Stretch marks appear as linear alterations in the texture and colour of the skin. They are located in areas of distension, such as the abdomen,

Capillaries, telangiectasias and ruby spots Telangiectasias are small, dilated and linear blood vessels that usually appear on the cheeks, nose or lower extremities. There are

The wrinkles that appear on the face are caused by three basic reasons: by the imprint of the facial expression , by the loss of

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that manifests as redness, papules and pustules (‘pimples’) on the cheeks and/or nose. Initially, intermittent episodes of redness in

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease, characterized by the appearance of erythematodesquamatic and hyperkeratotic ( reddish and crusty) plaques, usually on the elbows, knees and

Melanocytic moles or nevi result from the grouping of melanocytes, the cells that give color to the skin. They are a normal finding in humans

Fungi are a common infectious agent for the skin. They can be located on the scalp, skin and nails, this being the most typical location.

There are different types of skin cancer, with very different prognoses . The main risk factor is ultraviolet radiation in all its forms, natural (sun)

Fibroids (acrochordons) are small benign proliferations in the form of a ‘wart’ that are usually located in areas of friction such as the neck, eyelids,