Skin diseases

The skin is the largest organ of the body in terms of area and extent, it protects you from various adverse environmental influences. In this regard, sometimes we can develop various diseases of the hairy and hairless part of the skin. Some common skin conditions include eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, and vitiligo.

Skin problems can usually look flashy and ugly, but at the same time harmless, contagious, itchy, painful, or combine all these individual signs.

Causes of skin diseases

There are various causes of skin diseases, which include:

• Allergens or irritants (e.g. pollen, food, animals, some metals).
• Genetics.
• Microbes, including bacteria, fungi, parasites (worms) and viruses.
• Problems with disorders of the immune system.

To recognize and diagnose skin diseases, a person's medical history and physical symptoms are taken into account. Assessing the size, shape, location, and color of bumps, blisters, and rashes can help determine the exact cause of a disease.

Other non-dermatoid symptoms can also serve as clues about the onset of the disease.

Permanent skin condition

There are chronic skin diseases that are incurable and require treatment to prevent or relieve exacerbations. Examples include:

• Eczema.
  
• Purulent hydradenitis is an inflammatory skin disease that consists of bumps or boils similar to pimples.
  
• Lichen planus is a condition in which shiny, hard, purple bumps appear on human skin.
  
• Lupus.
  
• Psoriasis.
  
• Rosacea.
• Acne occurs on the skin when fat and dead skin cells clog the pores.
• Blisters above the surface of the skin with a white center inside are white acne.
• Pimples that have been exposed to air are called black dots and they look black.

Other skin defects may form, including:

• Cysts
• Nodules
• Pink cones
• Red, pus-filled pimples

Acne usually appears on the face, back, neck, chest and shoulders. Bacteria and inflammation can play a role in determining when acne appears, as well as hormonal changes. Some hormones cause excess fat to form, which leads to clogged pores. Teenagers are more prone to acne than adults.

Cellulite

When bacteria infect the layers of skin and tissues under the skin, cellulite is a likely diagnosis. The skin affected by cellulite can be red, swollen, painful and warm to the touch.

You may have a cellulite infection on any part of your skin. However, it usually appears on one shin in adults and on the face or neck in children.

Herpes

A viral infection usually causes herpes or fever blisters, which are contagious. Herpes are tiny, painful, fluid–filled blisters.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes herpes, also called oral herpes. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) affects the genital area, but HSV-1 can also spread from the mouth to the genitals.

Non-genital herpes often appears in clusters on or around the lips, often manifesting itself after a weakening of the immune system. Before a rash, people may experience a tingling sensation in the affected area.

Dermatitis

Dermatitis is an inflamed skin rash, usually red and unpleasant. Inflammation caused by dermatitis is the immune system's reaction to germs or other foreign substances coming into contact with your body.

There are various types of dermatitis, such as:

• Atopic dermatitis, also better known as eczema.
• Contact dermatitis.
• Dermatitis of the hands and feet.
• Seborrheic dermatitis.

Dry skin

Dry skin is the result of dehydration (exicosis), that is, that your skin loses a lot of water. A person may experience dry skin due to environmental factors such as low humidity or being in the heat, under the influence of high temperature.

You may notice peeling, rough skin, or skin that cracks or itches. In some people, dry skin causes soreness, burning, burning or peeling.

Eczema

Eczema is a dry and itchy skin disease that can occur anywhere. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type due to an overactive immune system and usually occurs in childhood. Atopic dermatitis occurs due to a deficiency of a protein called filagrin, which helps the skin maintain its water content.

Eczema can also cause certain types of blisters. The condition may be chronic, but it is not contagious to other people or animals. People with eczema are at higher risk of food allergies and asthma.

Urticaria

Hives are itchy raised scars that can be red or flesh-colored. About 20% of people experience urticaria at some point in their lives. Many cases occur due to an allergic reaction. Possible triggers include:

• Food products
• Insect bites
• Latex exposure
• Pet Dandruff
• Medicines
• Viral infections

Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that manifests itself in the fact that the body attacks its own tissues and organs. It can affect many parts of the body, so people with lupus may experience various symptoms, including the following:

• High temperature
• Fatigue
• Sensitivity to the sun
• Hair loss
• Swelling of the legs or around the eyes
• Headaches
• Stomach pain

Some types of lupus affect only the skin. You may see the following symptoms:

1. A butterfly—shaped rash on the cheeks and nose is a classic symptom of lupus.
2. Painless ulcers in the nose and mouth.
3. Raised red disc-shaped spots in areas exposed to the sun.
4. Round, scaly rashes on any part of the body.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disease associated with the development of skin cells. When a person has psoriasis, their body creates skin cells faster than usual, creating cells in a few days rather than weeks.

In most people, plaque-shaped psoriasis occurs as a result of the growth of new cells that form clusters of skin cells on the skin. Plaques look silvery-white and most often appear on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp.

Ringworm

Ringworm disease is a fungal infectious lesion of the skin that can cause itching. It manifests itself as a round spot with a clear center on many areas of the skin.

Ringworm of the scalp, which is called shingles of the head, can cause scaly red bald spots. Ringworm of the feet, more commonly known as "athlete's foot," causes peeling, cracking, and possibly blisters. When ringworm affects the groin, it is called athlete's itch.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin disease that leads to redness of the face (erythema), and sometimes to burning or tingling. Other symptoms may also include skin ulcers, dilation of small skin vessels (telangiectasia), pimple-like appearance (acne), red nose and bloodshot, irritated and watery eyes.

The causes of rosacea are unknown. However, people with fair skin between the ages of 30 and 50 are more likely to develop rosacea disease.

Shingles / Chickenpox

A painful rash with blisters is a clear hallmark of shingles. A rash of shingles covers one side of the face or body in the form of a stripe.

The virus that causes chickenpox, varicella zoster virus (VZV), lies dormant in your nerve cells and then reactivates, causing shingles. In other words, shingles affects only people who have previously had chickenpox.

The first signs of shingles include: skin sensitivity, itching, tingling, or pain. After a few days, a rash appears in the form of tiny bubbles filled with liquid (like herpes). Shingles is not transmitted from person to person. People with shingles can infect other people with chickenpox, usually children, if they have never had the disease.

Skin cancer

Normal (non-melanoma) Skin cancer often affects areas exposed to sunlight, including the head, face, neck, hands and forearms. There are two types of non-melanoma skin cancer:

1) basal cell carcinoma and 2) squamous cell carcinoma.

Basal cell carcinoma may look like a rounded flesh-colored growth, a pearly bump, or a pink spot on the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma can form a hard red lump, scaly spot, or ulcer.

Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer because it can grow (metastasize) or spread throughout the body. Melanoma can cause dark spots, external changes in moles, or non-healing bruises.

Vitiligo

There are different types of vitiligo disease. People with this skin disease develop white or even whiter spots on the skin, usually on both sides of the body. In some people, vitiligo is localized, with only a few white spots appearing, while in others it may occur on larger areas of the skin.

The cause of vitiligo has not yet been fully studied. However, some studies show that vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks pigment—producing cells.

Warts

Common warts (papillomas)— these are abnormal lumpy growths on the skin that usually appear on the hands. Warts on the soles of the feet, known as soles of the feet warts, are usually hard and painful when walking.

Warts are caused by human papillomavirus and can be contagious. Tiny black dots may appear on the surface of the warts, similar to seeds, representing dried blood from tiny blood vessels.

What vitamins can be beneficial for the skin?

To maintain healthy skin, consume foods rich in vitamins A, C, D and E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Include foods rich in antioxidants in your diet. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium can help protect the skin from environmental stressors such as environmental pollution and ultraviolet rays, which can damage the skin.

What fruits are good for skin health?

What fruits should be added to your regular diet for healthy skin?

• Oranges. Daily intake of vitamin C is required for radiant skin.
• Papaya.
• Lemon.
• Watermelon.
• Cucumber.
• Pineapples.
• Mango.
• Apricot.

What products should be avoided in order to keep the skin clean?

These are products such as: white bread, cornflakes, puffed rice, potato chips, white potatoes or French fries, donuts or other pastries, sugary drinks such as milkshakes, and white rice. Research results show that following a diet with a low glycemic index can reduce the number of acne.

How can I improve the quality of my skin?

To make the skin soft:

1. Limit your bathing time. Hot water and a long shower or bath remove fat from the skin.
2. Avoid strong soap. Strong soap and detergents can remove fat from your skin.
3. Shave carefully. To protect and lubricate the skin, apply a cream, lotion or shaving gel before shaving.
4. Dry your skin carefully, without letting it dry out.
5. Moisturize dry skin.

Which products are best suited for skin repair?

The consumption of foods high in omega-acids and beta-carotene, such as fatty fish, nuts, olive oil, sweet potatoes, yams, spinach, carrots, helps to make the skin more waterproof and protect it by restoring and maintaining the skin barrier. Remember that it is also important to avoid dehydration and drink enough water throughout the day.

Which products are best for the skin?

What is there for skin and a healthy complexion?

• Green tea. Antioxidants and vitamin C.
• Salmon and tuna for omega-3 production.
• Beans and lentils are lean, low–fat sources of protein.
• Tomatoes, watermelon, grapefruit, asparagus and red cabbage contain lycopene.
• Whole grain foods such as oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice and whole wheat pasta contain B vitamins.

When should I seek help?

You should immediately contact the center of the Academy of Regenerative Medicine or a specialist from our center if you have any questions or concerns about the health of your skin. Natural remedies and procedures for the restoration of organs, tissues and systems offered at the center will be able to help you perfectly with various skin diseases. You should also undergo rehabilitation of the entire body in the ARM in the near future, if you have:

1. Along with skin symptoms, other symptoms occur, such as fever, fatigue, or shortness of breath.
2. There are painful, blistered, or infected rashes.
3. There are skin problems that do not go away or worsen.

What is the most serious skin disease?

Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is the most serious skin disease. Although cancer is rare, it can spread to other parts of the body without early detection and treatment.

Prevention of skin diseases

Following the rules of hygiene is perhaps one of the best ways to prevent skin infections in society, as well as in schools and kindergartens.

There are many measures that can be taken to prevent the spread of skin infections.

The easiest and most effective way is to follow the rules of personal hygiene, for example, take a regular shower, wash clothes and bed linen.

After skin infections are detected, it is important to properly clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment to prevent infection from spreading to others.

1. Wash your hands with water often and correctly.
2. Wash and disinfect immediately: scratches, cuts, wounds or insect bites.
3. Do not share personal hygiene items such as towels, razors, soap, clothes, or toys.
4. Avoid skin-to-skin contact with people who have a skin infection.
5. Cover any skin infections with a bandage after the skin is clean and dry.
6. Clean all the shared toys, bed linen and changing tables.
7. Use gloves and wash your hands after changing bandages.
8. Throw the old bandages and gloves in the trash.