What are Skin Disorders

There are well over fifty different skin disorders that can occur over an entire body. Skin disorders are quite often clearly visible and can be very embarrassing. Some skin disorder can be cured with treatment totally whilst other treatments may only reduce the effects.

Unfortunately, there are many skin disorders that are without any proper treatments at all and many people just continue to go through the motions of taking medicines and natural herbal remedies without any real success in healing themselves. Below are three skin disorders and their common treatments.

Acne

When bacteria build up in your skin pores, you get acne. Acne marked by the occurrence of pimple or spots on your skin. Chronic acne is traumatic for people to deal with.
Rapid and frequent hormonal changes in teenagers make them more prone to acne. Most acne are painful and might leave scars behind.

Certain home remedies and over-the-counter products can help get rid of acne. If you suffer from the problem, use medicated soap to wash your face, avoid touching the pimples, wear minimal makeup and allow your skin to breathe to manage pimples.

Cold Sores

Cold sores are uncomfortable and contagious fluid-filled blisters that normally appear around the mouth. They can last for many weeks. You can use an ointment to cure cold sores.

Your doctor may tell you that stress and anxiety are reasons behind it because that is what many professionals believe. People who experience frequent outbreaks of cold sores are prescribed antiviral medication to keep them under control.

Eczema

An inflamed and itchy skin is called eczema. It is usually found on the face or inside of the knees and elbows. An overactive immune system causes eczema.

Eczema can be categorised into sub-types: Nummular Dermatitis, which occurs in the winter, and Dyshidrotic Dermatitis, which attacks the soles of the feet, the fingers and palms of the hands.

A combination of different lifestyle changes and prescribed medications can help treat eczema. If not fully treated, the outbreaks of eczema can be controlled and symptoms can be reduced substantially. Common medications include antihistamines, corticosteroids, immunosuppressant’s and antibiotics. Some people find that light therapy also works for them.

Whenever you are experiencing skin trouble, don’t self-diagnose it but speak with your doctor. You might not be able to differentiate between various skin troubles that mimic others. When people try to self-medicate without seeking advice they quite often make matters far worse and end up having a bad reaction to the substance they use.

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