Burns result from scalding, fire, electricity or chemicals. They can be minor and can be treated at home, or serious, in which case you should see a medical practitioner.

Superficial fungal infestations may affect the skin and nails. Fungal infections may occur all over the body.

Scabies is caused by tiny mites that tunnel into the skin and lay their eggs in the burrows. Intense itching occurs a few days later, when the mites hatch.

Hives, medically known as urticaria, is a skin reaction characterised by small, pale or reddened swellings (weals or welts); which "come and go and move around".