What is a skin disease?
Your skin is your largest organ, and it protects you from the external elements by acting as a barrier between you and the outside world. Certain conditions can clog, inflame, or irritate your skin and cause symptoms, such as swelling, redness, itching, burning, and rashes.
Skin conditions can come from a variety of factors, including:
- Irritants
- Allergies
- Genetics
- Medical conditions
- Certain medications
- Immune system complications
What are some of the different types of skin diseases?
There are many types of skin diseases and skin complications.
Acne
Acne is a disease that affects the oil glands in your skin. Your pores are small holes in your skin that connect to oil glands underneath your skin. When the follicle that connects the glands to the pores clogs up, acne occurs.
Eczema
Eczema is referred to as atopic dermatitis — a skin disease involving itchy, dry skin and rashes on the face, elbows, knees, hands, and feet. Researchers believe eczema is hereditary.
Hives
Hives cases are characterized by red and sometimes itchy bumps that can be an allergic reaction to a food or a drug. Hives can be induced by stress or infections and can often go away on their own.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria that are more common in younger children. It usually starts when bacteria enter the skin through a cut, scratch, or insect bite. Impetigo symptoms are red sores surrounded by red skin.
Moles
Moles are growths on the skin that happen when melanocytes grow clustered together surrounded by tissue.
Wrinkles
Wrinkles are a cosmetic concern for some people. Wrinkles range from fine lines that are barely noticeable to deeper creases that are caused by aging, genetics, lifestyle and environmental factors.
Other skin diseases and common skin concerns include:
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Skin cancer
What are the treatments for skin diseases?
The Fountains Family Care team provides a range of treatments and services to manage and treat skin diseases, such as:
- Skin biopsies
- Obagi® skin care products
- Medications, such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and topical skin creams
- Lifestyle guidance and counseling with a focus on nutrition and physical activity
- Cryotherapy — a treatment using liquid nitrogen to freeze off warts and some types of skin cancers.
- Botox and Juvederm- for wrinkles
- A variety of methods can treat skin diseases. If you have a skin concern, book your personal consultation online or call today.
