Herpes: A family of viruses. Herpes also refers to infection with one of the human herpesviruses, especially herpes simplex types 1 and 2.

Hives: A raised, itchy area of skin that is usually a sign of an allergic reaction. It can be rounded or flat-topped but is always elevated above the surrounding skin. It reflects circumscribed dermal edema (local swelling of the skin).

Herpes simplex: The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes blisters and sores around the mouth, nose, genitals, and buttocks, but they may occur almost anywhere on the skin or mucous membranes. HSV infections can be very annoying because they may reappear periodically. The sores may be painful and unsightly. For chronically ill people and newborn babies, the viral infection can be serious, but rarely fatal. There are two types of HSV — Type 1 and Type 2.

Herpes zoster (shingles): Herpes zoster, also known as shingles or zoster, is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. Anyone who has had chicken pox can develop herpes zoster. The virus remains dormant (inactive), in certain nerve cells of the body, and when it reactivates it causes zoster. About 20 percent of those people who have had chicken pox will get zoster. Most people get zoster only once.

Hydrocortisone: A less potent corticosteroid incorporated into creams, lotions and ointments used to treat skin inflammation.

Hormones: Chemical substances produced by the body that depending on the hoemone govern many body processes. Metabolism, maturity are examples.

Rosacea : A chronic skin disease that affects the middle third of the face with persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose that normally blush: mainly the forehead, the chin and the lower half of the nose

Heat rash: This appears as tiny red pimples, bumps, or spots. It usually appears on the back of the neck or lower back, but can involve the entire trunk.

Herpes Simplex: An infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.affects the skin and nervous system, produces small temporary blisters on the skin and mucous membranes. Herpes Simplex is present with localised blistering. Most of the people are affected by this disease one or more time during their lives.

Type 1 which causes mainly facial infections

Type 2 which is mainly genital 

Hidradenitis suppurativa: This is a condition in which there are multiple abscesses that form under the arm pits and often in the groin area. These areas are a result of local inflammation of the sweat glands. difficult to treat with antibiotics alone and typically requires a surgical procedure to remove the involved sweat glands in order to stop the skin inflammation

Hives: A raised, itchy area of skin that is usually a sign of an allergic reaction. It can be rounded or flat-topped but is always elevated above the surrounding skin.

Human papilloma: Virus generally enters the body through tiny cuts and breaks in your skin and causes the disease. A plantar wart may or may not be painful. It an be spread in communal showers, around swimming pools, sharing shoes, etc. Most plantar warts aren't a serious health concern, but they may be bothersome.

Hyperlinear palms:: Increased number of skin creases on the palms

Hyperpigmented eyelids:: eyelids that have become darker in color from inflammation or hay fever

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