If you have an irritated or inflamed area of skin, you’ve probably got a skin condition. It could be caused by an allergy, infection or the medication you’re taking. It might appear suddenly or take a while to develop. We all get itchy skin from time to time and it can be handy to know what type of condition you have so you can figure out whether you can treat it yourself over the counter or need to book an appointment with your doctor. In this article, we’ve highlighted some of the most common skin conditions and how they should be treated.