Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases
- It is a group of diseases that result in inflammation, damage of the skin due to various causes and reasons.
- These diseases are characterized by itching, red skin and a rash.
- In case of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long term cases the skin may become thickened
Causes of skin diseases
- Abnormal function of immune system ex- Allergic condition
- Skin barrier defect that allow moisture out and gems in
- Endocrine disorders such as thyroid disease.
- Microbial infection include bacteria such as Staphylococcus, aureus, viruses and certain fungi.
- Change in environment
- Food allergy
- Genetic factor
- Hot and cold temperature very hot and very cold weather high and low
humidity and perspiration from exercise can bring out eczema
- Hormonal change Females may experience increased eczema symptom when
their hormone levels are changing, such as during pregnancy and at certain points
in the menstrual cycle.
- Irritants:- These include soaps, detergent, shampoos, disinfectants,
juices from fresh fruits, ,meats, vegetables.
Sign & Symptom of skin Diseases
- Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
- Red to brownish-gray patches, especially on the hands, feet, ankles,
wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, inside the bend of the elbows and knees and
infants, the face and scalp.
- Very dry skin on affected areas.
- Small raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
- Thickened, cracked, scaly skin
- Raw, sensitive, swollen skin from scratching
- Rashes that are permanently itchy
- Rashes that cover much of the body.
- Skin infections
Treatment of skin Diseases
- Cold compress application of affected part
- Use skin moisturizing lotions
- Taking lukewarm or oatmeal baths
- Take bath with neem leaf extract water
- Take proper bath using medicated soap
- Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream
- Over-the-counter antihistamines tablets.
Cold Compress for Treatment of Skin Diseases
- A cool, wet cloth or an ice pack often helps relieve irritated or itchy skin
- The cold compress is applied to the affected area and held for five to ten minutes
- The cool temperature can help reduce itching.
Skin moisturizers for skin Diseases
- If the reasons for itching is dry skin then it is necessary to provide skin moisturizers to provide moisture to skin.
- This type minor itching usually occurs due to dry skin so it can be easily treat with skin moisturizers also.
Taking Lukewarm or oatmeal baths
Lukewarm bath A bath in which the patient’s body except the heat is immersed in water
from 94° to 96° F (34.4° to 35.6° C) for 15 to 60 min.
Oatmeal baths In Lukewarm water and add DIY oatmeal & soak for about 10-15 minutes.
After the bath, gently pat yourself.
Take proper bath using medicated soap
Medicated soap mainly contain following ingredients which help in treatment of skin disease and itching
- Antifungal agents
- Anti-itching agent
- Skin moisturizer
- Antiseptic agents
- Antibiotics
- Frogrance
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Herbal Home remedy for skin Diseases
Ø Neem, Aloevera, Coconut oil
Use of Calamine lotion in the skin Diseases
It is
mainly used as Antiseptic, Astringent
- Eczema
- Impetigo
- Sun burn
- Dermatitis
- Itching
- Varicose ulcers
- Psoriasis
Use of Medicated Powder for Skin Diseases
- Mycoderm Powder
- It is a combination of Benzoic acid, Salicylic acid, Menthol and starch.
- Clocip Dusting Powder
- Abzorb Antifungal
- Dusting Powder
Treatment of skin Disease
- Treatment includes avoiding soap and other irritants. Ex- Tacrolimus ointment – 0.1 % solution
- Certain creams or ointments may also provide relief from the itching.
- Light therapy using ultraviolet light
- Topical immune suppressants like pimecrollimus and tacrolimus
Tacrolimus for skin Disease
- Topical tacrolimus has been approved by the US Food and drug administration for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
- At 0.3% concentration, it has been approved for use in children aged 2 to 15 years, while a 0.1% concentration has been approved for use in adults.
Over-the-counter Creams & Ointments
- Bethamethasone cream
- White ointment
- Whitefield ointment
Prescription based medicines
- Cream provides rapid relief from mild to moderate eczema
- Crotamiton relieves itching and skin irritation caused by skin conditions such as itchy dermatitis and allergic rashes.
- It can provide relief from itching for several hours after each application.
Antihistamines for Skin Disease
- Brompheniramine
- Cetirizine
- Levo cetirizine
- Chlorpheniramine
- Clemastine
- Diphenhydramine
- Fexofen adine
- Loratadine
Antifungal agents for skin Disease
- Clotrimazole
- Econazole
- Miconazole
- Oxiconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Fluconazole
- Itraconzole
- Voriconazole
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