Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Skin diseases are most common form of infections occuring in people of all ages. Skin disorders due to its ugliness and associated hardships are one of the hardest ailments to get accustomed to especially when it is located in a place that is difficult to conceal like the face, even with make up. Most of the skin infections treatment take long time to show their effects. The problem becomes more worrisome if the ailment does not respond to skin disorder treatments. There are not many statistics to prove the exact frequency of skin diseases in this country, but general impression is 10-20 percent of patients seeking medical advice suffer from skin diseases. The skin conditions are prevailant across all parts of the world. Sun is one of the most prominent source of skin cancer and related traumas.

Diseases of the skin account for a great deal of misery, suffering, incapacity and economic loss. Besides this, they are a great handicap in the society, because they are visible. Fortunately, however, due to recent advances, cutaneous scars can be successfully removed by plastic planning, laser therapy and skin grafting.

Some skin care tips:

• Before bathing massage the middle area of the forehead with any good oil (mustard, coconut, sesame, amla oil and the alike) for five minutes. Daily application of oil improves memory, makes the hair shining black and soft.
• For severe acne, prescription medication may be the best to go.
• Consult a dermatologist if you are worried about a skin glitch.

A guide to various types of skin diseases & disorders, problems and conditions for your complete skin care. It also covers various skin treatments and products for skin rash, skin cancer. We have include all the skin disorders with pictures.

Facts about Skin Diseases

Since the subject matter of dermatology is superficial, and so available for observation, the practice of dermatology pertinently requires an acute observation with an ability to pay. attention to details; it requires recognition of trifles from which deductions can often be made.

The diagnosis of cutaneous skin diseases is essentially objective, and attention to details of eruptions, occupational stigmas, bearing of the patient and clothing is important. Laboratory tests and instrumental aids do not afford any shortcuts to diagnosis. In chalking out a practical line of treatment, one must never omit reassurance and explanation.