Common Skin Diseases and conditions

Skin is the largest organ of our body that tolerate external stress and protects our body from bacterial, virus, pollution attack. But after the covid-19 pandemic skin disease has become an elevated issue. Dermatologists have found out a meaningful correlation between coronavirus pandemic and skin complications. Sometimes, skin conditions are the symptoms of an internal complication,

In this article, we are going to talk about common skin diseases and effective treatment.

Acne (Acne Vulgaris)

Acne is the most familiar skin problem in India, Dubai, and the U.S. Growing adults often develop acne due to hormonal fluctuation. Apart from hormonal imbalance, there is a bacterial infection, and pollution responsible for Acne Vulgaris. Acne takes place by covering hair follicles and sebaceous glands. In summer excess sweating leads to acne. Sweat, oil, and pollution block the pores, and these things cause blackheads, cysts, nodules, and acne. Acne also develops on the other part of our body including the upper arm, chest, and back.

Dermatologists provide the best treatment for acne. In the beginning, the patient can try DIY remedies to prevent and control acne. However, if acne get increased continuously, then it should not be left untreated because of permanent scars, brown spots. Severe acne needs medical attention to remove out their grooving scars.

There are some acne removal medicines available in the market include:

ü Adapalene topical cream is an over-the-counter medicine you can buy without prescription

ü Tretinoin topical medicines such as Retin-A, Avital, Altreno are effective medicines that come in different forms like lotions, gels, and creams. However, it is a prescribed drug. You can’t avail Tretinoins without a prescription. Tretinoin should not be recommended during pregnancy.

ü For severe acne cases, oral isotretinoin is being prescribed. However, the doctor does not recommend it in pregnancy. It is not allowed for the female who wants to become pregnant. It increases the risk of birth defects.

ü In October 2018, Sarecycline tablets has been approved by FDA and considered as the non-modular moderator for serious acne problems.

Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)

Atopic dermatitis is a very common type of Eczema, seen in children and younger adults. The main reason for atopic dermatitis is not clear. But according to researchers’ opinion, it is a genetic problem, or it can happen due to immunological interaction.

Atopic dermatitis mostly appears on the face in babies and infants. It may also appear on the hands, feet, folds of the skin, and crease line. Eczema comes with allergies. The doctor often prescribes steroids to reduce the symptoms.

Some common medicines for Atopic dermatitis are:

Dupixent

Dupixent drugs come in injectable format. The doctor recommends Dupixent to patients who are suffering from moderate-to-serious eczema and do not respond to Topical therapy.

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

Herpes Zoster or shingles are caused by the Shingles virus. It appears as a red blistered rash around your Torso or may appear on different parts of your body. The patient can experience fever, fatigue, and headache along with Herpes Zoster.

Chicken Pox virus may also cause shingles. The Varicella-Zoster virus is responsible for Shingles. If an individual suffers from chickenpox, he is at high risk of Shingles because the chickenpox virus may lie inactive in his nervous system for several years. But the positive thing is that the Shingles vaccine is available to prevent the disease condition.

Shingrix is the approved vaccine of shingles for adults over 50 years and above. It is an inactivated recombination vaccine administered in two doses. The second dose is administered in two to six months intervals. It shows a considerable rate of effectiveness.

Zostavax vaccine is a live vaccine found in subcutaneous injection to inhibit the activation of the shingles vaccine, but it was discontinued in the US in 2020 because it is risky and painful for old age people.

Hives or Urticaria

Hives appear as raised itchy, red welt areas develop on the skin. The Common reason for hives such as medication, bug bite, food, strings. The patient may suffer from intense swelling and inflammation. It often influences your breathing. The basic level of hives can disappear within four to six hours. Even severe hives may persist for up to years. It is also known as Chronic Urticaria.

To control these symptoms, you need to avoid those symptoms that trigger the hives. A dermatologist often prescribes over-the-counter medicines like antihistamines, Loratadine, and Fexofenadine to reduce itchiness. These kinds of drug efficiently reduce the Asthma, and treat chronic urticaria.

Sunburn

Sunburn is better to prevent rather than cure. Sunburn takes place when an individual is extremely exposed to the ultra-violate light of the sun. The skin appears red, hot. Even peel. Then the tan gradually gets brown. The doctor often suggests using sun protection cream to reduce UV Ray exposure. Prolonged exposure to UV rays on skin promotes skin cancer in the future.

In this article, we discuss common skin diseases and conditions. However, do not leave skin disease untreated. You must take medical assistance from the best skin doctor in Dubai.

by Akshay Sharma

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