Skin diseases are conditions that affect your skin. These diseases may cause rashes, inflammation, itchiness or other skin changes. Some skin conditions may be genetic, while lifestyle factors may cause others. Skin disease treatment may include medications, creams or ointments, or lifestyle changes.
Types of Skin Disease
Some common skin diseases are as follows.
- Acne
- Alopecia areata
- Atopic dermatitis or Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Raynaud’s phenomenon
- Rosacea
- Skin cancer
- Vitiligo
Symptoms of Skin Disorders
Symptoms of skin disorder depend on the type of skin disease. Some common symptoms of skin diseases include.
- Dry skin.
- Discolored skin patches or abnormal pigmentation.
- Peeling skin.
- Open ulcers, lesions or sores.
- White, red or pus-filled bumps on the skin.
- Rashes caused by itchiness.
- Scaly or rough skin
Causes of Skin Problems
Some of the most common causes of skin problems are as follows.
- Viruses
- Bacteria trapped in the hair follicles and skin pores.
- Microorganisms, parasites, or fungi living on the skin.
- Weak immune system.
- Different illnesses affect the kidneys, immune system, thyroid, and other body parts.
- Genetic factors
- Contact with irritants, allergens or individuals with infected skin.
Treatment of Skin Problem
In most of the case skin diseases are minor. In that case your physician can help you in medication. In major skin problem you have to take treatment from a dermatologist. Skin disease treatment may include medications, creams or ointments, or lifestyle changes.
