- Acne
- Cold sore
- Blister
- Hives
- Actinic keratosis
- Rosacea
- Carbuncle
- Latex allergy
- Eczema
- Cellulitis
- Measles
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Lupus
- Contact dermatitis
- Vitiligo
- Wart
- Chickenpox
- Seborrheic eczema
- Keratosis pilaris
- Ringworm
- Melasma
- Impetigo
- Contact dermatitis
- Keratosis pilaris
- Permanent skin disorders
- Skin disorders in children
- Symptoms of skin disorders
- Causes of skin disorders
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Diabetes
- Lupus
- sunlight
- Pregnancy
- Stress
- Treating skin disorders
- Preventing skin disorders
Common Skin Conditions
Acne
The medical term for common acne is ACNE VULGARIS. It occurs when the hair follicle becomes filled with oil and dead skin cells. It is characterized by:
- Breakouts of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or deep painful cysts and nodules on the skin surface
- If left untreated, it may leave scars or darken spots on the skin
- It is commonly found on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back
Cold sore
This is a common viral infection commonly known as fever blisters. It is characterized by:
- The painful, pus-filled blister that appears near the mouth and lips and usually red in colour
- Tingle or burning sensation on the affected area before the sore visibly manifests
- Outbreaks of a cold sore on the skin may be accompanied by symptoms of mild flu such as low fever, body aches and swollen lymph nodes
Blister
This is a small serum-filled bubble on the skin surface caused by burning, friction or other types of damage to the skin. It is characterized by:
- The watery fluid-filled area on the skin surface
- Usually smaller than 1 cm (vesicle) or larger than 1 cm (bulla) and can be an isolated case or manifests in groups
- An outbreak can occur on any part of the body
Hives
This is a skin order that manifests suddenly as swollen sometimes painful bumps across the skin surface. Characteristics of hives include:
- Itchy welts on the skin that happens after an exposure to a substance that triggers an allergic reaction.
- Smoothly elevated, red, warm, and slightly painful when touched
- Can appear as small, round and ring-shaped patch with a blanched center or large and randomly shaped
Actinic keratosis
This skin disorder manifests on the skin after years of exposure to the sun. It can be characterized by:
- Thick, scaly or crusty patch on the skin that’s usually less than 2 cm
- Infects the parts of the body that receive a lot of sun exposure (hands, arms, face, scalp, and neck)
- Varies between brown, tan or gray but most times, its pink in color
Rosacea
This is a common chronic skin disorder that can be characterized by:
- It goes through cycles of fading and relapse after the initial outbreak
- Its relapse can be triggered by sunlight, alcohol, stress, spicy foods and Helicobacter pylori which is an intestinal bacteria
- Rosacea is be classified into four forms which encompass a wide variety of symptoms
- Common symptoms include elevated red bumps, facial redness, dryness of the skin and increased skin sensitivity.
Carbuncle
Latex allergy
Eczema
• Scaly yellow or white patches on the skin that usually flakes off
• Affected skin surfaces may appear red, itchy, greasy or oily
• Hair loss sometimes accompany areas where the rash breaks out
Psoriasis
This is a common long-term disease that has no cure. It is characterized by:
• Skin patches that are usually scaly, silvery and sharply defined
• It commonly manifests on the scalp, elbows, knees and lower back
• Can either be itchy or asymptomatic
Cellulitis
Measles
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Lupus
Contact dermatitis
Vitiligo
Wart
Chickenpox
Seborrheic eczema
Keratosis pilaris
Ringworm
Melasma
Impetigo
Contact dermatitis
This is one of the most common disorders that can be categorized under occupational illnesses. It commonly occurs after the skin has been exposed to chemicals or other irritating substances. These substances can give rise to a reaction that causes the skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed. Most cases of this skin disorder aren’t severe, but they can be rather itchy and cause discomfort. It cab be easily treated with topical creams and avoiding the causative irritant.
Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a minor skin condition that causes small, rough bumps to emerge on the skin. These bumps are usually located on the upper arms, thighs or cheeks. They’re traditionally a painless spot of red or white, and they don’t itch. While treatment isn’t necessary, medicated creams can be used to improve skin appearance.
Permanent skin disorders
Skin disorders in children
Symptoms of skin disorders
Causes of skin disorders
Inflammatory bowel disease
Diabetes
Lupus
sunlight
Pregnancy
Stress