List of some common skin problems and how to treat them.
SKIN PROBLEMS – Here are some of the common skin conditions and problems you can encounter and how to treat them.
There are a lot of skin conditions out there and learning how to spot this through it’s symptoms and the basic knowledge on how to treat this can go a long way.
Check out some conditions below and know how to treat them:
- ACNE
This is among the most common disorder in the skin that many people experienced and experiencing. The most effective thing to do about this is proper hygiene and see a dermatologist for proper medication to avoid permanent scars and dark facial spots.
- ECZEMA
This is caused by an inflammation or irritation and it has no cure. However, symptoms are manageable and there are certain ways to prevent it such avoiding irritants. Adults and children can experience this. The treatments for this condition target to only ease the itching. If it gets worse and comes with infections, you must immediately see a doctor.
- PSORIASIS
This comes in thick, red, bumpy patches with silvery scales that appears usually in the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. It is a rash that does not heal. For treatment, your doctor might give you steroid creams, moisturizers for dry skin, vitamin D cream, and retinoid creams.
- MEASLES
This is a very contagious condition and those who have this can experience fever, cough, and runny nose. There’s no real treatment to this accordingly but getting a vaccine can prevent.
- WART
There are several types of warts depending on where it appears. It has ways to have it removed but once it comes with disturbing conditions such bleeding or any signs of infection, pain, changing colors, and conditions like diabetes and immune deficiency, you must see a doctor right away as per Health Line article.
- CHICKEN POX
This comes in red blisters that grows all over the body and very itchy caused by Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) which is contagious. This can spread through saliva, coughing, sneezing, and having contact with an infected person or on the fluid of the blisters.
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