Common Diseases Of Skin And Hair

Since skin and hair are constantly exposed, a lot of problems can occur. Some of the common problems of the skin and hair are:

• Rash: Unusual changes in skin color or texture is called a rash. Mainly rashes are due to skin irritations whereas others may result due to medical conditions.
• Dermatitis: A kind of Inflammation of the skin is known as Dermatitis. The most usual type is Atopic dermatitis. 
• Eczema: Eczema is a kind of skin condition where Inflammation of the skin results in an itchy rash. Mainly, it’s because of an overactive immune system.
• Psoriasis: Here the produced skin cells multiply faster than normal. This skin disorder is called Psoriasis. These skin cells form red patches that create itchiness.
• Dandruff: It is related to the scalp and is caused by fungus. Dry skin sometimes results in itching 
• Acne: The most common skin condition almost every individual faces at some phase in life, is Acne
• Cellulitis: It is a bacterial skin infection that is at times painful but a common infection. The area of skin appears as red and swollen and on touching feels hot and tender. 
• Skin abscess (boil or furuncle): At times, pus collects in skin tissues, hair follicles, or under the skin which is referred to as a skin abscess or a boil.
• Rosacea: One can find a red rash on the face in a skin condition known as Rosacea. At times, it may look like acne.
• Warts: A virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the top layer of skin where small skin growth appears which is referred to as Warts. It may be treated with duct tape, chemicals, or freezing, or can also be removed by a physician.
• Melanoma: This skin cancer is the most dangerous one. The reason for Melanoma is due to damage caused by the sun and other causes. Melanoma can be identified through a skin biopsy.
• Basal cell carcinoma: Basal cell carcinoma is the most usual skin cancer and less dangerous than melanoma as it grows and spreads more slowly 
• Seborrheic keratosis: An itchy growth, which is benign, that appears like a “stuck-on” wart. If it’s bothersome, it may be removed by a physician.
• Actinic keratosis: If the skin is much exposed in sun, there is a scaly or crusty bump that forms on the skin which is called actinic keratosis. Actinic keratoses at times can progress to cancer.
• Squamous cell carcinoma: This is a very usual form of skin cancer that may start as an ulcer or an abnormal growth. It generally develops in sun-exposed areas.
• Herpes: Skin irritation or periodic blisters around the lips or the genitals happens due to HSV-1 and HSV-2 which are the herpes viruses 
• Hives: This is due to the allergic reaction wherein red, itchy patches on the skin arise suddenly.
• Tinea versicolor: This is due to the fungal infection which happens on the skin. It creates pale areas of low pigmentation on the skin.
• Viral exantham: Sometimes viral infections affect large areas of the skin and form a red rash which is known as Viral exantham. This is particularly common in children.
• Shingles (herpes zoster): Chickenpox virus causes a painful rash on one side of the body known as Shingles. 
• Scabies: A tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabies causes a skin condition which is very much itchy is known as Scabies. Severe itchiness and a pimple-like rash are the most common symptom.
• Ringworm: A fungal skin infection also referred to as tinea is called Ringworm. It's a clearer skin in the middle with a red, itchy, and circular rash.