T-cell lymphoma

T-cell lymphoma also known as mycosis fungoides is a rare skin condition caused by the presence of abnormal white blood cells within the skin. Most cases of mycosis fungoides are not life-threatening and can be treated but not cured.

Telangiectases

Also known as spider veins, angioectasias, broken blood vessels or capillaries Telangiectases are superficial blood vessels, which are visible with the naked eye. The majority can be improved with laser treatment or sclerotherapy.

Telogen effluvium

Telogen effluvium results when the normal ratio of growing and resting hairs is altered, and the percentage of hair follicles in telogen is increased. The hair shedding is usually noted 3 to 4 months after the trigger.

Three-day Fever

Tinea capitis

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair. It most commonly affects children between three to seven years of age but adults can also be affected.

Tinea Onychomycosis

The term tinea generally refers to fungal infection of the skin and its appendages. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails. It is more common in adults and accounts for 50-60% of abnormal looking nails. Onychomyosis often results from untreated or unrecognised tinea pedis (fungal infection of the feet).

Tinea versicolor

Tinea versicolor also known as pityriasis versicolor is a common skin rash in puberty and early adult life but can occur in infants. It is more common in warm humid environments and may be seasonal.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) are extremely rare, sudden onset, often life-threatening reactions to medications occurring in the skin and the linings of the mouth, the gastrointestinal tract, genitalia and eyes. The affected person has a fever and there may be enlargement of the lymph nodes and inflammation in the liver and other organ systems.

Toxic Pustuloderma

Also known as … Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis, Pustular Eruption.   Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare skin condition triggered predominantly by medications (incidence 3 to 5:1,000,000 per year), mainly in adults. AGEP is rarely fatal.  For more Information

Trabecular cell carcinoma of the skin

Trabecular cell carcinoma of the skin also known as merkel cell carcinoma, is a very uncommon type of aggressive skin cancer.  It presents most commonly in elderly fair-skinned individuals, particularly in sun-exposed areas on the head, neck and limbs.

Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia is the name given to a type of hair loss most commonly seen in people with skin of colour (pigmented skin).  In its earliest stages hair loss may be reversible. Without treatment however, the condition can lead to permanent hair loss.

Transient acantholytic dermatosis

Transient acantholytic dermatosis also known as Grover’s disease, is a skin condition where red spots and small lumps develop most commonly in the sun-damaged skin of the front and back of the upper chest and abdomen.

Treeman Syndrome

Also known as … Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Lewandowsky-Lutz syndrome, Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia.   Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare inherited skin condition that predisposes a person to infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder that can affect multiple organs including the skin, brain, kidneys, heart and lungs.