Skin Diseases
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.
What are the most common types of skin diseases?
Some skin diseases are minor. Others cause severe symptoms. Some of the most common skin diseases include:
- Acne, blocked skin follicles that lead to oil, bacteria and dead skin buildup in your pores.
- Alopecia Areata,, losing your hair in small patches.
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), dry, itchy skin that leads to swelling, cracking or scaliness.
- Psoraisis, scaly skin that may swell or feel hot.
- Raynouds Phenomenon, periodic reduced blood flow to your fingers, toes or other body parts, causing numbness or skin color change.
- Rosacea, flushed, thick skin and pimples, usually on the face.
- Skin Cancer, uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells.
- Vitiligo, patches of skin that lose pigment.
Symptoms and Causes
What causes skin diseases?
Certain lifestyle factors can lead to the development of a skin disease. Underlying health conditions may affect your skin, too. Common causes of skin diseases include:
- Bacteria trapped in your pores orHair Folicles,
- Conditions that affect your thyroid, kidneys or Immune System.
- Contact with environmental triggers, such as allergens or another person’s skin.
- Genetics
- Fungus or parasites living on your skin.
- Medications, such as the ones that treatInflamattory Bowel Disease
- Viruses.
- Diabetes.
- Sun.
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