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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:18:13.037405Z
The skin is a layer of tough and flexible tissue that covers and protects the body, and it allows us to have contact with the world, which can lead to wear and tear.
The sun, wind, and even temperature can wreak havoc on the skin, so it’s important to know
how to take care of it.
To help you learn more about the largest organ in the human body, here we present
what skin diseases are and how to prevent them.
Acne
Acne is not just a problem for teenagers, as this skin disease characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands and the appearance of pimples and bumps can continue into adulthood.
Acne can be due to hormonal changes, pregnancy, certain makeup, medications, or hereditary factors.
Eczema or Dermatitis
An
eczema is a group of dermatological conditions characterized by the appearance of red, scaly, and exudative skin lesions that cause itching.
The most common eczema types are allergic
contact dermatitis, which reacts to cosmetics or external factors, and those that appear as dry, white skin that causes itching.
Dandruff
It may seem like a hair issue, but
dandruff is the formation of flakes or scabs of dead skin.
Skin cells are constantly renewed; when they renew, the old ones are pushed to the surface, staying on the scalp. In a healthy scalp, this skin renewal process is imperceptible.
With dandruff, the skin accelerates renewal, so a larger number of dead cells appear and are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
This dead skin that flakes off can be attributed to
factors such as stress, excessive sweating, a highly acidic diet, hormonal imbalance, certain shampoos, or the use of hair dyes and styling products.
Psoriasis
Skin cells generally grow deep in the skin and rise to the surface approximately once a month. When one has
psoriasis, this process happens too quickly, and dead cells accumulate on the skin's surface.
Thus, psoriasis is the accumulation of dead skin tissue that produces red spots and a type of gray scales. It needs to be treated immediately as, although it is not too dangerous, it is very noticeable and can affect other parts of the body.
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