skin diseases names with pictures

Skin diseases - 

The skin diseases is common today human habits are responsible for skin disease, because today we are not able to take light, widely used chemicals like cosmetic creams and other products in our daily life style. they are responsible for skin disease . Apart from this, there may be several other reasons, such as environmental factors. most of the skin disease are caused by microorganism but all microorganism  not able to causes skin disease. more factor are responsible for skin decease such as daily life style, genetic, environmental factor, food habit, contact with infected person etc. the most common skin disease is Acne, eczema , seborrheic dermatitis, skin cancer and psoriasis are the five most common disease.

Causes of skin infection - 

• environmental factor 
• food habit 
•  genetic 
• contact with infected person 
• use of cloth and other material of infected person 
• infected blood transfusion 
• life style of person 
• work place 
• sun light and darkness 
•  immune system problem 

skin diseases name with picture - 

1. ACNE - 

it is very common skin disease in India  more than 10 million cases per year.In this disease, red color pimples  on the skin of the patient would be mainly on the patient's face. the main cause of acne is infected sebaceous glands , it is more common in adolescent.

Types of Acne -

1.Papules -

2. Blackheads -

3. Whiteheads -

4. Nodules -

5. Pustules -

6. cysts -


1. Papules -

the term derived from latin word from papula , s pimple. papules is the solid rounded red colors mark on the skin that are usually 1cm in diameter. its very painful and redness and swelling on the infected area, and it is very sensitive.


2. Blackheads -

 blackheads are small red color bums due to clogged skin pores. theses bums are look like dark and black.


3.  Whiteheads -

A whitehead is a type of acne that occurs when dead skin cells, oils and bacteria get trapped in the face.

4. Nodules -

nodules is a abnormal growth of tissues. it cane developed just below the skin. it  is commonly occur in deeper tissue of skin and internal body organs.

5.  Pustules -

Pustules are small obstacles on the skin, with fluid or aus. They are usually present in the form of white bumps surrounded by red skin. These collisions look like pimples , but they can be quite large. Pustules can develop on any part of the body, but they are usually made on back, chest and face.

6. cysts -

the skin cysts is developed by blocked gland in skin, cysts cause pain or other symptoms its commonly appear in face and neck.

cause of ACNE  -

a. Hormonal
b. genetic
c. sun
d. food
c. other factor

2. Skin cancer - 

The abnormal increase in skin cells often develops on the exposed skin of the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin that are not usually exposed to sunlight. There are three main types of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

causes of skin cancer - 

 a. ultraviolet light 

 b. genetic material 

 c. sun 

3. Dermatitis - 

Dermatitis, also called eczema, is a group of diseases that results in swelling of the skin. These diseases are marked with itching, red skin and small pimples . In short-term cases, small blisters may occur, whereas in long-term cases the skin may be fat. The area of skin can vary from small to entire body. this infection appear  hand neck and may be all body. more type of dermatitis.

type  of dermatitis 

1. Allergic contact dermatitis
2. Atopic dermatitis
3. irritant contact dermatitis
4. stasis dermatitis
5. Neurodermatitis
6. perioral dermatitis

causes of Dermatitis - 

a. genetic 

b. environmental 

c. contact with infected parson
d. bacteria , virus , fungi 

4. skin infection - 

the skin infection caused by bacteria , virus and other factor. some example of skin infection dermatitis ,fungal infection, cellulitis etc.

causes of skin infection

a. bacteria
b. fungi
c. weather changes
d. allergy 

5. Scabies 

An infectious skin disease, marked by itchy and small raised red spots, is caused by itching mite.Itching is a skin infection. In which red spots present on the patient body and it is very sharp itching. scabies are commonly present in follded skin area of our body

causes of scabies -

a. contact with infected person

b. fungi, bacteria

c. infected cloth

d. environmental factors

6. skin ulcer -

An ulcer is pain on the skin or mucous membrane, as well as disruption in the tissue. As a result of ulcer, epidermis and can often be part of the catnipus and cotinine fat. They may also be due to lack of mobility, which causes long pressures on the tissues.

causes of skin ulcer -

a. bacteria

b. fungi

c skin cancer

d . blood flow disorder

7. Hives -

Hives A raised itchy area of ​​the skin which may indicate an allergic reaction. It can be spherical or flat top but is always raised above the surrounding skin. This shows the circumscribed cutaneous edema (local swelling of the skin). The pores are usually circulated well but may be under pressure and will be blanched with pressure. The same place goes upto 24 hours, but the process can last from weeks to months.

causes -

a. insect

b. foods

c. medication

8. hyperpigmentation -

hyperpigmentation is the dark area of skin and nails which caused by increase melanin. Hyperpigmentation is defined by dark in any part of the skin; Usually face, neck and hands compared to normal skin color. The main reason for the increased production of melanin in that particular area.

cause -

a. sun

b. genetic

c. stress

d. hormonal changes

9. skin tag -

That skin tag is not harmful and is not painful, it is an unwanted increase of tissue. The main symptoms of skin tags are often upper chest, neck, underarm, and eyelids. Most skin tags are not necessary for treatment.

cause -

a. overweight

b. genetic

c. Blood sugar and insulin link

10. Ringworm -

The ringworm is a fungal infection, this is commonly found in the contact with infected person or wearing wet clothes . In this disease the skin becomes reddish, which is very itchy and painful. It can be anything on the body.

causes -

a. contact with infected person

b. wet cloths

c .swimming pool

11. cutaneous condition -

A cutaneous condition is any medical condition that affects the organ system that surrounds the body and the integral system involving skin, hair, nails, and related muscles and glands. The main function of this system is in the form of barrier against external environment.

causes -

a. irregular patches  of skin 

b. itchy 

c. scaly skin 

12 . psoriasis - 

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, genetic, systemic inflammatory disease characterized by symptoms  such as high-itchy plaque covered with thick silver scales. Psoriasis is usually found on the elbow, knee and scalp, but can often affect the legs, trunk and nails.

causes - 

a. vitamin D deficiency 

b. heavy alcohol consumption 

c. smoking 

d. stress.

e . sun burn 

13. Mycosis  - 

Mycosis is a fungal infection of animals, including humans. Mycos are common and various types of environmental and physical conditions can contribute to the development of fungal diseases. 

causes - 

a. fungi 

b. environment factor

14. Wart -  

it is a infection condition on top layer of skin, it caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus or HPV family. 

causes - 

a .  papillomavirus or HPV family. 

15. Erythema - 

Erythema is come from greek word erythros  it means red . Due to hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillary, the skin or mucous membrane is redness. It happens with any skin injury, infection, or swelling.

causes -

a. solar radiation 

b. allergies 

16.  Rosacea -

it is common skin condition it is caused redness and  blood vessels in face 

Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes  red blood vessels  in  face and visible blood vessels. It can also produce small, red, and pus . 

causes - 

a. abnormalities in facial blood vessels 

b. light skin color 

17. Melanoma - 

Melanoma is a cancer that develops pigment cells present in the skin in melanocytes. 

causes  - 

a. UV rays 

b. genetic 

c. environmental factor 

18. shingles  - 

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease that defeats the painful skin with blisters in the local area.

causes - 

a. zoster virus 

19 . vitilligo - 

Vitiligo is caused by loss of pigment in the skin, due to the destruction of pigment production cells, it is called melanocytes.

causes - 

a. autoimmune diseases 

b sunburn 

c. emotional distress 

20. Xeroderma  -

For "dry skin", Greek conditions include zeroderma or zerodermia, a condition system, which can be safely treated with emollients or moisturizer in most cases.

There are also skin diseases. For more information, search the World Health Organization web site.

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