Dermatology is a medical term or discipline which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of hair, skin and nails for adults as well as for children. The doctor who deals with the field of dermatology is known as a dermatologist. This branch of medicine deals with both medical and surgical aspects.

The most common problems one might suffer from under dermatology are skin diseases. So, let’s discuss in brief what skin diseases are.

SKIN DISEASES

Conditions or diseases that affect your skin are called skin diseases. These diseases can cause acne, rashes, inflammation, itchiness, rashes or other skin changes. Skin is a large organ of the body that covers and protects our body.

FUNCTION OF THE SKIN

Let us understand the functions of skin before we learn more about dermatology diseases.

- It's our skin that prevents dehydration and holds the fluid in.

- It is our skin that helps us feel pain and temperature.

- Protects us from bacteria, viruses and other causes of infections.

- It helps us stabilise our body temperature.

- In response to sun exposure, it synthesises vitamin D.

Skin diseases bring many changes in your skin appearance depending on the type of condition you are suffering from.

COMMON TYPES OF SKIN DISEASE

There are many types of skin disease but some of them are very common for people. These skin problems are:

●     ACNE: This is the most common type of skin disease which everyone in their life span gets.

●     ALOPECIA: It makes people lose their hair in small patches.

●     ATOPIC DERMATITIS: It makes your skin itchy and dry which leads to swelling, scaliness and cracking.

●     SKIN CANCER: This happens when there is uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells.

●     RAYNAUD’S PHENOMENON: It happens when the blood flow to your fingers, toes or other body parts gets reduced.

●     VITILIGO: Skin loses pigment because of patches.

COMMON CAUSE TO SUFFER FROM SKIN DISEASE

There are some factors and causes which leads to skin diseases which are as follows:

- When bacteria is trapped in your body pores or hair follicles.

- Medications, especially those that treat inflammatory bowel disease.

- Sometimes, it may be genetic.

- Viruses also lead to some skin diseases.

If you are suffering from any serious skin disease which is not going away then you must opt for Sohana hospital in Mohali. With a proficient medical team led by our experienced specialists, we have the best treatment options and therapies. Also, our doctors are known for treating serious skin diseases.