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Skin Conditions Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

What are Skin Conditions?

Skin conditions are a group of problems that affect the skin. It includes redness, irritation, swelling, and inflammation. People get various kinds of skin disorders in a wide array of symptoms and severity. Two persons with the same condition may react differently to the illness; one gets painful symptoms, while the other doesn’t feel anything.

There are lots of possible sources for skin conditions. People can acquire a skin disorder from bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses, and allergens. Some people even get conditions inherited from their parents and families through genetics.

Common skin conditions are often caused by allergens. Triggering factors such as particular foods, materials, animal furs, or soaps are typically the culprit.

Some skin conditions may worsen when the ill person’s skin comes into contact with particular items. Among such conditions are atopic eczema and psoriasis. 

What are the common signs?

Various general signs are appearing on the skin that could signal a skin condition.

These include:

  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Flaking
  • Itching
  • Blistering
  • Sudden Growths on the Skin Surface

Persons must take note of any difference in the appearance, texture, and colour of their skin. If they notice a sudden change in their skin accompanied by any of the symptoms above, and if it persists after a few days, it’s best to have a doctor check it. The doctor might also refer you to a dermatologist if necessary.

Which are contagious?

Plenty of skin conditions are contagious. Some of these disorders occur more commonly in grown-ups than in kids. Still, other disorders pop out in children more than they do so in adults.

Enumerated below are the most contagious skin diseases:

  • Ringworm
  • Thrush
  • Yeast Infections
  • Shingles
  • Impetigo
  • Scabies
  • Herpes

How common are skin conditions?

UK’s Primary Care Dermatology Society cited a study pointing out that the second most prevalent and common illness group in adults consists of skin conditions. Another study reports that many people report skin problems to their physicians, with 54% of those surveyed having consulted a skin problem in the 12 months duration of the study.

The British Skin Foundation also reports a whopping 60% of British people currently and previously battled skin conditions sometime in their lives. Among these people, 70% acquired visible conditions or scars, which greatly affected their self-esteem and confidence.

Not all skin conditions merit serious medical care, though. Primary Care Dermatology Society cited another research that discovered only 22.5% of the existing skin condition cases need medical attention.

How are skin conditions diagnosed?

 Doctors initially assess the patient’s affected skin visually. Visual assessment is typically enough to make an accurate diagnosis. Doctors do this in person or over video consultations.

But certain skin conditions merit more thorough surveying. In this case, doctors use a variety of techniques and tools to examine the patient’s skin. They can use dermatoscopes or hand-held lenses in assessing the affected skin.

Complicated cases will require advanced procedures such as patch and prick testing, skin biopsies, and skin scraping for culture determination.

How are skin conditions treated? 

Most skin conditions are treated through the following means:

  •  Ointments and creams
  •  Antibiotic therapy
  •  Antihistamines
  •  Prescription drugs
  •  Steroid and/or vitamin injections
  •  Laser treatment therapy

Non-contagious skin infections can be prevented by:

  •  Cleaning your skin every day in a gentle manner
  •  Putting on your sunscreen regularly
  •  Religiously applying moisturisers
  •  Avoiding allergen contact
  •  Keeping oneself hydrated
  •  Eating mostly nutritious food in your diet
  •  Sleeping well at least seven hours each night
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