Derm Conditions

  • Description
  • Signs & Symptoms
  • Anatomy
  • Cause
  • Diagnosis
   
       

What are Dermatological Conditions?

       

A dermatological condition is going to be any type of skin irregularity affecting a certain area of the body’s skin or the entirety of it. A wide variety of dermatological conditions are possible for humans, and most of them are not causes for major health concern. But some are, and there can be conditions that are more intolerable than others too. These ones will have sufferers hoping to get relief from them with some sort of skin care or skin remedy treatment.

       

Common Dermatological Conditions

       

Acne, cellulitis, dermatitis, cold sores, eczema, psoriasis, hives, rosacea, and vitiligo are among the most common dermatological conditions. The more serious ones that will require prompt and extensive treatment are melanoma (skin cancer), lupus, and ringworm. Other examples of common dermatological conditions are age spots, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and warts.

       

Rare Dermatological Conditions

       

Peeling skin syndrome, chromhidrosis (skin coloration from sweat), necrobiosis lipoidica (reddened shin patches), epidermolytic ichthyosis (hardened, scaling skin for newborns), erythropoietic protoporphyria (chemical light sensitivity), elastoderma (excessive elastin protein), fish scale disease, eruptive xanthomas (fatty triglyceride bumps), argyria (bluish-grey skin tinting), and acanthosis nigricans (thick, velvety skin patches) are examples of rare dermatological conditions. Fortunately, humans are not afflicted with them very often.

       

Dermatological Conditions in Dogs

       

Good skin health is going to be a priority for pet owners and their dogs too. Dermatological conditions in dogs include flea allergy dermatitis, mange, dog dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, pyoderma, lipomas, follicular cysts, and alopecia. Melanoma (skin cancer) is also a risk for your pets, and it is a good idea for owners to look for possible indicators of cancerous growths on areas of the skin under the fur.

   
   
       

Signs & Symptoms

       
               
  • Redness
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  • Itching
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  • Scaling
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  • Rashes
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  • Pain or tenderness
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  • Blisters
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  • Discoloration
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  • Lumps or bumps
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  • Hair loss (alopecia)
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  • Skin thickening
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Anatomy

       
               
  • Epidermis
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  • Dermis
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  • Subcutaneous tissue
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  • Hair follicles
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  • Sebaceous glands
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  • Sweat glands
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  • Nails
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  • Blood vessels
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  • Lymphatic vessels
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Cause

       
               
  • Genetics
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  • Allergic reactions
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  • Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)
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  • Autoimmune conditions
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  • Environmental factors
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  • Hormonal changes
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  • Poor hygiene
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  • Medications
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  • Stress
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  • UV radiation
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Diagnosis

       
               
  • Physical examination
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  • Skin biopsy
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  • Blood tests
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  • Allergy testing
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  • Dermatoscopy
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  • Fungal culture
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  • Patch testing
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