List of skin conditions

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== List of Skin Conditions ==

Skin conditions, also known as dermatologic disorders, encompass a wide range of diseases and conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. These conditions can vary greatly in symptoms and severity, and they can be caused by infections, genetic factors, immune system dysfunction, and environmental factors.

Common Skin Conditions

• Acne vulgaris: A common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
• Eczema: Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a chronic condition that causes inflamed, itchy, and red skin.
• Psoriasis: A chronic autoimmune condition that results in the rapid buildup of skin cells, leading to scaling and inflammation.
• Rosacea: A chronic skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in the face, often accompanied by small, red, pus-filled bumps.
• Dermatitis: A general term for inflammation of the skin, which can be caused by various factors including allergies and irritants.
• Vitiligo: A condition characterized by the loss of skin pigment, resulting in white patches on the skin.
• Melanoma: A serious form of skin cancer that develops in the melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin.
• Basal cell carcinoma: The most common type of skin cancer, which arises from the basal cells in the epidermis.
• Squamous cell carcinoma: A type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells of the epidermis.
• Alopecia areata: An autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss, typically in small, round patches on the scalp.

Infectious Skin Conditions

• Impetigo: A highly contagious bacterial skin infection that causes red sores and blisters.
• Cellulitis: A bacterial infection of the skin and underlying tissues, characterized by redness, swelling, and pain.
• Ringworm: A fungal infection that causes a ring-shaped rash on the skin.
• Scabies: A skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, leading to intense itching and a pimple-like rash.
• Herpes simplex: A viral infection that causes cold sores or genital herpes.

Genetic Skin Conditions

• Ichthyosis: A group of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, scaly skin.
• Epidermolysis bullosa: A group of genetic conditions that cause the skin to be very fragile and to blister easily.

Autoimmune Skin Conditions

• Lupus: An autoimmune disease that can cause skin rashes, often in a butterfly pattern across the cheeks and nose.
• Scleroderma: An autoimmune condition that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

Related Pages

• Dermatology
• Skin
• Hair
• Nail (anatomy)
• Immune system
• Cancer
• Infection