Unlike Some Skin Conditions - Acne is Treatable
Skin diseases are sometimes treatable and at times they can only be controlled.
Often, their causes are unknown and sometimes they are genetic in nature. No matter what form of skin disease it may be, the embarrassment and pain can never be less.
There are four skin diseases no one would ever want to have. They include the following:
Chronic Hives
This skin disease is also known as Urticaria. It occurs in batches of white or red itchy and raised welts on the skin. They appear and disappear within varying periods. In some cases, they disappear within a few weeks, while in others they stay for much longer. When they last for more than six weeks, they are referred to as Chronic Hives.
The cause of this skin disease has not been identified for now. It is believed that the disease is associated with autoimmune disorders like lupus or thyroid disease.
Skin Cancer
This skin disease has become well known as the most familiar form of cancer that exists. The most familiar symptoms of skin cancer are growth and formation of sores. They can be itchy and extremely painful.
There are two forms of skins cancer; Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma. Common causes of skin cancer include exposure to excessive sunlight, UV rays, therapeutic radiation for treatment of other cancers and aging.
Psoriasis
Is mostly associated with the autoimmune response of the body. The immune system begins to mistake the patient?s skin with pathogens. The response of the body causes the cells to complete their life cycle too soon.
It is a skin condition which is characterised by redness and irritation in the skin. It causes silvery scales and patches on the skin and all over the body.
Psoriasis is not contagious and is believed to be hereditary in nature. Some environmental conditions aggravate this skin disease like excess sunlight.
Vitiligo
People with this skin disease develop irregular patches of white skin. This happens due to loss of brown color pigment that is naturally present in the skin. This is caused when the immune system malfunctions and begins to destroy cells that produce melanocytes (brown pigment).
The actual cause is still unknown and this disease may occur at any age.
Vitiligo has been associated with autoimmune diseases like Hyperthyroidism, Addison?s disease, and Pernicious anemia. The disease often affects the face, hands, elbows, genitals, knees, and feet.
Some of these diseases have treatment while others don’t. Research is still underway and there may still be hope for a cure in the future.
Author of this article Allan is not a skin expert, but he loves blogging about health related issues. In the past 3 years, Allan has written numerous articles on health issues, health insurance and fitness. When he is not writing, Allan loves spending time with his family.
