
ACNE
Acne is the most common skin disease in adolescence.
It can continue into adulthood (20% men and 35% women).It typically affects the areas where there is the densest population of sebaceous glands and hair follicles(face,upper arm, shoulder,upper chest and back).
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They can leave scars and pigmentation behind. Successful acne treatment varies from individual to individual.
At Skincare, we offer an array of treatments that include both topical and oral medications along with chemical peels and injectables.
Besides eliminating the root causes of acne the goal of treatment is to minimize the damage caused by pimples such as open pores,scars and pigmentation.
SKIN ALLERGIES
ECZEMA IN CHILDREN
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Most common type of eczema seen in childhood is
Atopic Dermatitis.
Various forms of eczema
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-SD ( Seborrheic dermatitis )
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-AD (Atopic dermatitis)
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-CD (Contact dermatitis)
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-PA (Pityriasis alba)
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-Nummular eczema
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PREGNANCY RELATED SKIN ALLERGIES
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Skin changes due to normal pregnancy
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Stretch marks
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Acne
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Hair & nail changes
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Melasma
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Hyperpigmentation​​
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Skin problems exclusively seen during pregnancy
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Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy
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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
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Impetigo herpetiformis
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Prurigo of pregnancy
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Pemphigoid Gestations
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Pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy
Treatment of skin diseases in pregnancy should be done with utmost care and should be safe for both pregnant women and growing fetus.
INFECTIONS

FUNGAL INFECTIONS​
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These are the different type of fungal infections
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Tinea pedis
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Tinea corporis
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Tinea versicolor
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Cutaneous candidiasis
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Tinea capitis​
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Prevention of fungal infections​
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Keep skin clean and dry
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Bath twice daily
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Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes
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Washed clothes should be dried in the sunlight
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Ironing of clothes including inner wear before wearing them
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Avoid sharing beds, linens and clothes with infected people

BACTERIAL INFECTIONS​
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Cellulitis
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Abscess
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Carbuncles
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Furuncle
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Leprosy
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VIRAL INFECTIONS​
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Wart
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MC (Molluscum contagiosum)
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VZ (Varicella-zoster virus )
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HZ (Herpes zoster)
Treatments of fungal infections
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Fungal infections are more common in those with weakened immune system, elevated blood sugar level ,overuse of antibiotics & steroids.Treatment depends on the type of fungus involved.Prior use of steroid containing creams make the treatment even more difficult. Hence it's always better to consult your dermatologist for effective treatment options.

Causes
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Hormonal imbalance
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Pregnancy (more common)
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Type 2 diabetes
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Friction
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Genetic
SKIN TAGS
Skin tags are small pieces of soft hanging skin that may have a peduncle or stalk.
They appear most commonly where skin rubs on skin or clothing .They are soft and painless to touch
They are usually found in
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Armpits
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Groin
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Neck
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Thighs
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Eyelids
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Area under breast
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Treatment options
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Cauterization
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Surgery
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Laser treatment
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Ligation
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Electrocautery
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Cryotherapy
VITILIGO
This is an autoimmune condition where the skin loses its color as a whole or in patches
It is most prominent in darker skin types
The major signs of vitiligo
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Patchy loss of skin color in hands,feet,arms,face and lips
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Premature graying or whitening of hair on scalp ,eyelashes ,eyebrows or beard
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loss of skin color inside mouth,nose
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Treatments
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Oral medications
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Topical medications
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Surgery
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Micropigmentation
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Combination of light therapy and psoralen
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Depigmentation


Treatment
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Corticosteroid injections
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Laser treatment
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Cryotherapy
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Pressure application or silicone gel pads once wound is healed
KELOID
Causes
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Burns
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Chicken Pox scars
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Vaccination sites
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Pimples
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Surgical Inscision sites
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Hereditary
When a skin injury occurs fibrous scar tissue is formed over the wound.This provides protection to the wound.
In some cases the scar tissue grows excessively and results in the formation of growths called keloid. They can be larger than the original wound. They are commonly found in the chest,earlobes,shoulder and cheeks.But can affect any part of the body
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CORNS
Corns are hardened layers of dead skin that occurs due to repealed friction and pressure on the skin
Usually found on palms and soles.
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Causes
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Ill fitting footwear
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Prolonged standing or walking
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Improper gait​
Treatments
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Filing of corn
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Surgery​
Prevention
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Comfortable footwear


PSORIASIS
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Psoriasis is a non infectious and non transmissible autoimmune skin condition
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Thick silvery,white scaly plaques appear on the skin
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Common areas affected are knees,scalp,legs,elbows,trunk and nails
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One of the most common type is plaque psoriasis
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Causes
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Genetic transmission
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Smoking
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Certain medications
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Environment factors
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Streptococcal infection
Treatment
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Treatment depends on the degree of involvement
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It varies from body washes ,topical medications, oral medications, injections light therapies
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Skin biopsy and blood test maybe done prior to treatment