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5 Common Skin Problems That May Affect You Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of our body The skin protects our bodies from external agents like heat dust dirt and germs and thus protects us from many adverse effects like infections. However the skin being at the forefront of the defense mechanism is prone to different diseases. Skin diseases are common but not generally life-threatening. However they may be very irritating and may affect the quality of life. Mentioned below are five common skin diseases that affect a large part of the population. Take expert doctor opinion online. 1. Acne This is perhaps one of the most frustrating skin issues marked by red pimples on the skin caused by infection or inflammation of the sebaceous glands. Acne

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is prevalent especially among teenagers and is generally believed to be caused due to hormonal changes. There are many over the counter face creams or ointments that are available for the treatment of acne. However an increase in the severity of the condition may require you to consult a dermatologist. 2. Dermatitis Dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin which is characterized by red and itchy skin and may result in the formation of blisters that ooze fluid. There are different types of dermatitis depending on the cause and symptoms which include eczema contact dermatitis nummular dermatitis seborrhoeic dermatitis and stasis dermatitis. Some of them may become serious conditions that may require one to seek medical attention. 3. Infections Skin infections are a common problem among all age groups. Depending on the causal factors for the infection skin infections may be classified into fungal infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm bacterial infection like cellulitis and impetigo viral infections like warts and herpes and other parasitic infections like scabies. The symptoms may include itching pain and blister and pus formation. These infections may often become serious and may require the attention of a dermatologist. 4. Hyperpigmentation This is a common skin condition that results in the darkening of patches on the skin caused due to overproduction of melanin in certain regions on the skin. Age spots freckles and sun spots are few examples of hyperpigmentation. This is a harmless condition but it ruins the facial aesthetics and hence becomes an increasing cause of worry and often leads to anxiety.

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5. Rosacea Rosacea is a skin condition which causes redness in the nose and cheeks which may even spread to the forehead and chin and in extreme cases even the ears chest and back may become red. It generally affects people in the age group of 30 – 50 years. The exact cause of this condition is yet to be found. Treatment for rosacea involves consulting a dermatologist along with simple changes in the lifestyle. Skin diseases are a very common problem that inflicts millions of people worldwide. While most of them can be cured by using over the counter medication some become more serious and require an expert doctor opinion and prescription drugs to get treated.