Skin Disorders

Skin disorders cover a wide assortment of skin conditions. Any injury or condition that affects the layers of the skin can be considered a skin disorder. In fact, dermatologists study for years learning about these disorders.

Every member of the family can be affected. We all want our skin to look healthy and beautiful, from the youngest family member right on up to seniors like myself but often things beyond our control affect us.

Regardless of the skin problem it can cause physical as well as mental anguish. No problem should be ignored. Some may be an indication of deeper health problems so by ignoring the problem we could make matters worse. In the case of skin cancer, it could even be fatal.

Skin disorders can be broken into the following categories:

Inflammatory Skin Disorders

The skin becomes irritated and inflamed. These disorders include such rashes and lesions as:
--Acne is the most common form
--Dermatitis/eczema
--Diaper rash
--Psoriasis
--Sebaceous cysts
--Rosacea

Viral Skin Problems

These skin infections can lead to the skin being scarred if the virus is not treated propery. Most skin rashes children suffer are viral. Such virus include:
--Chicken pox/shingles (adults)
--Herpes simples virus (Type l)
--Herpes simplex virus (Type 2)
--Measles

Fungal Infections

Fungal infections are caused by microorganisms that live off dead skin. They are no threat to the skin unless conditions become right they then can multiply rapidly. Some types of fungal infections are:
--Athletes foot
--Candida
--Ringworm
--Warts

Skin Cancer

The three most common forms of skin cancer are:
--Squamous cell carcinoma
--Basal cell carcinoma
--Melanoma

Most mothers can relate to some of the above. We have had children that suffered ailments like from measles and chicken pox We know that in themselves these are not serious but by not being treated properly serious complications can develop.

Some of these skin disorders are similar so it is necessary to seek medical help regardless of the skin problem in determining what our is.

Diabetes also affects the skin along with other complications.
Visit "Diabetes and Related Health Issues" for an in-depth look.
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