{"id":685,"date":"2018-01-04T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T04:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=685"},"modified":"2018-10-16T19:03:36","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T13:33:36","slug":"types-of-skin-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/types-of-skin-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Skin Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Skin Disease?<\/h1>\n

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Skin disease is defined as an infection of the skin which can be caused by fungus, bacteria, viruses, and parasites.<\/p>\n

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There are several common skin diseases separated by their types;<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Temporary skin disease<\/li>\n
  2. Permanent skin disease<\/li>\n
  3. Internal skin disease<\/li>\n
  4. Skin disease for different age group<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Temporary Skin Disease:<\/h4>\n

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    Acne-<\/strong> It is the most common widespread skin conditions, that comes in different forms such as pustules which are common red pimples<\/a> that have pus at their tips and cysts that are larger painful, pus-filled infections that lie beneath the skin.<\/p>\n

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    Hives-<\/strong> They are itchy welts that raised up from the normal layer of the skin, caused by an allergic reaction in the body or outside factors like illnesses and stress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Warts-<\/strong> Thes are commonly raised bumps on the skin, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts can appear on any part of the body like hands, feet, and joints.<\/p>\n

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    Fungal nail infection-<\/strong> In this condition fungus lives under, near and around the nails, its treatment is usually an anti-fungal cream or other fungal treatment.<\/p>\n

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    Cold sore-<\/strong> These are usually red, fluid-filled blister found near the mouth, its symptoms include burning or itching sensations and caused by the herpes simplex virus.<\/p>\n

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    Candidiasis-<\/strong> It is defined as the overgrowth of the Candida albicans fungus on the body, normally found in the armpits, groin, or under folds of skin like the knee.<\/p>\n

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    Athlete’s foot-<\/strong> It is a rash like condition caused by the fungus that rapidly multiplies in warm, damp conditions like athletic shoes, its symptoms include itchy, red skin, and dry skin.<\/p>\n

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    Permanent Skin Disease:<\/h4>\n

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    Seborrheic dermatitis-<\/strong> The condition is commonly known as cradle cap, usually found in baby’s skin like the scalp, skin that affected from seborrheic dermatitis appears reddish, swollen, and appear greasy.<\/p>\n

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    Moles-<\/strong> These are the common growths on the skin, appears due to bunching of skin cells with tissue surrounding them.<\/p>\n

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    Melanoma-<\/strong> Abnormal moles further develops in melanoma and leads to skin cancer<\/a>, and patients with melanoma have surgery, chemotherapy or undergo radiation treatments.<\/p>\n

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    Rosacea-<\/strong> It is mainly associated with redness of the skin, it has many symptoms like redness is caused due to erythematotelangiectatic rosacea and ocular rosacea can cause red and irritated eyes.<\/p>\n

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    Lupus-<\/strong> It is a complex disorder that varies from person to person, and affects the immune system, causing inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n

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    Psoriasis-<\/strong> It is an autoimmune disorder which includes patches of abnormal skin. There are five types of psoriasis including plaque psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, and inverse psoriasis.<\/p>\n

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    Eczema-<\/strong> This is mainly found in infants and young children with symptoms including rashes on the face, behind the elbows, scalp or on the neck, wrists, legs, or ankles.<\/p>\n

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    Vitiligo-<\/strong> It is the condition of pigmentation of the skin like white patches which appears in sunlight.<\/p>\n

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    Internal Skin Disease:<\/h4>\n

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    Carbuncle-<\/strong> The disease is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that causes red, irritated lump underneath the skin.<\/p>\n

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    Cellulitis-<\/strong> It is the bacterial infection of the skin that causes redness and swelling, and the disease is treated with antibiotics.<\/p>\n

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    Skin Disease for Different Age Group:<\/h4>\n

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    There are several skin diseases that are categorized by age group including:<\/p>\n

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    In children-<\/strong><\/p>\n

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