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Types of Skin Conditions

Acne
Acne

Most people develop acne-- the most common skin condition -- to some degree, but it primarily affects teenagers undergoing hormonal changes. Acne may be mild (few, occasional pimples), moderate (inflammatory papules), or severe (nodules and cysts). Treatment depends on the severity of the condition.

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Eczema
Eczema

Eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. The most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema. Atopic refers to a group of diseases with an often inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever.

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Hives
Hives

Angioedema is similar to hives, but the swelling occurs beneath the skin instead of on the surface. Angioedema is characterized by deep swelling around the eyes and lips and sometimes of the genitals, hands, and feet.

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Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis is not one disease, but a family of about 20 skin conditions that lead to dry skin. People with this condition lose the protective barrier that keeps moisture in their skin. They also make new skin cells too quickly or shed old cells too slowly. This leads to a buildup of thick, scaly skin.

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Psoriasis
Psoriasis

Pustular psoriasis, characterized by red and scaly skin on the palms of the hands and/or feet with tiny pustules Guttate psoriasis, which often starts in childhood or young adulthood, is characterized by small, red spots, mainly on the torso and limbs.

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Rosacea
Rosacea

If your face looks like you're blushing and you get bumps that are a bit like acne, you might have a skin condition called rosacea. Your doctor can suggest medicine and other treatments to manage your symptoms, and there are plenty of steps you can take at home to make yourself look and feel better.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis

That red, itchy rash on your scalp that has flaky scales could be seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea. It's a common skin disease that looks similar to psoriasis, eczema, or an allergic reaction. And it can appear on your body as well as your scalp. Causes. We don't know what exactly causes seborrheic dermatitis.

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Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer today with about one million new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. The good news is that nearly 90 percent of skin cancers are preventable.

Vitiligo
Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin. Any location on the body can be affected, and most people with vitiligo have white patches on many areas. Causes. The skin doesn't have its characteristic color because it has lost its melanin. For some reason, the pigment-forming cells known as melanocytes have been destroyed.

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