The skin is the largest organ that is composed of a superficial
protective barrier, is exclusively designed to prevent the outside environment
from gaining access to the interior. It contains various glands, nerves & blood
vessels important in maintaining normal bodily functions. When something goes wrong,
it is often easily visible during an examination of the skin. Learn more about
symptoms, treatments of different types of skin
diseases & ways to feel better.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is commonly caused by
the return of a chickenpox infection from latently infected nerve cells in the
spinal cord or brain. It It is soon followed within 1-2 days by a red, blistering
unilateral rash distributed to the skin. Zoster tends to occur most often in
the elderly & can be prevented with a vaccination.
Hives (Urticaria)
Hives, also known as urticaria, is an allergic skin
condition due to antibodies in the bloodstream that recognize foreign
chemicals. In this kind of skin disease the eruption appears suddenly anywhere
on the body as elevated bumps surrounded by an intensely itchy red rash. Most
of the time, urticaria resolves spontaneously within 8 weeks.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory genetic condition in
which patients develop scaling red bumps that coalesce into plaques & typically
occur but are not limited to the scalp, elbows & knees. Psoriasis is not
curable; it can come & go by itself. Different types of treatments are present
depending on the severity & extent of involvement.
Eczema
Eczema is very common among different kinds of skin diseases. It is a genetic condition
that presents in early childhood with a chronic itchy, weeping, oozing
dermatitis. Treatment involves the application of emollients to wet skin & occasionally
the use of topical steroids.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the facial
skin. It is characterized by redness, papules, pustules & occasionally by
the overgrowth of nasal connective tissue (rhinophyma. Treatment of rosacea
involves topical & oral drugs.
Cold Sores (Fever Blisters)
Herpes simplex virus is responsible to cause Herpes labialis
(cold sore). Cold sores commonly appear on the edge of the lip. The eruption is
self-limited to about seven to ten days so that treatment is unnecessary unless
the eruption becomes too frequent.
Plant Rashes
The development of a linear blistering eruption occurs within
24 to 48 hours of exposure to a member of the poison ivy or poison oak family
of plants. The eruption will resolve within 3 weeks. The repeated application
of cool wet compresses to the blisters followed by evaporation of the water can
be soothing & speed healing.
Skin Tags
Skin tags are small, fleshy, pedunculated (on a stalk)
growths that are often are found on the neck & armpits. They are very
common & need not be removed or destroyed unless they become irritated.
Acne
Acne vulgaris is a noninfectious eruption of papules & pustules
on the face & occasionally on the chest & back. It occurs in young
people as they progress through puberty. Blackheads & inflammatory papules
& pustules are all present simultaneously. Acne is not a condition of dirty
skin but is mediated by hormones that begin to circulate during puberty.
Keep thorough knowledge on different types of skin diseases that in turn, helps you
sometimes to heal by yourself prior to
seeing a physician.
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