Skin conditions are some of the most common medical problems. The term ‘skin condition’ refers to different types of skin problems such as widespread rashes and small red bumps. Some skin conditions are genetic while others are allergic.
Here are 4 skin problems that are the most common:
Acne: Acne is a cluster of small red/pink bumps that commonly appear on the face. Acne occurs when dead skin cells and oil clog the pores. Apart from the face, acne commonly occurs in the back of the neck, shoulders, and chest. A few of the common symptoms of acne include lumps beneath the skin that are painful to touch, tender red bumps, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne is common in teenagers. If acne occurs in older adults, it could be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.
If you notice any unusual changes in your skin, do not ignore it and seek best skin specialists help.
Eczema: Eczema is another common skin condition that causes the skin to become dry and itchy. Some of the common skin areas where eczema commonly occurs include feet, hands, scalp, and face. Children are susceptible to a common type of eczema known as Atopic Dermatitis.
Wart: Warts are non-cancerous growths on the skin; their sizes range from small to medium. Warts can appear anywhere in the skin; they commonly appear on the hands and feet. Warts occur when the skin gets infected by a virus belonging to the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. However, not everybody who comes in contact with the virus develops warts.
Some of the common symptoms of warts include fleshy and grainy bumps in the skin, low sensitivity to touch in the bumps, persisting pain in the bumps, and change in colour and/or size of the bumps. People of all age groups, including children, young adults, and older adults can develop warts.
Ringworm: Ringworm is a fungal infection that appears on the skin in a circular-like pattern. Although the name ‘Ringworm’, the skin condition isn’t caused by a worm. Instead, it spreads through skin-to-skin contact.
Some of the common symptoms of ringworms include circle-shaped patches on the skin, small red bumps and marks on the inside of the ring, persisting itchiness in the affected skin area, and growth of the ring over time.
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The Department of Dermatology at multispeciality hospitals have well-qualified and highly-experienced dermatologists. They ensure the best care through advanced diagnostic and treatment procedures.
