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Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that affects the facial skin, primarily the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. There are three types of rosacea that are categorized by their primary symptoms. 1. Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea 2. Papulopustular Rosacea 3. Phymatous Rosacea Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, which often causes visible clusters of blood vessels and a warm flushing of

Rashes

A rash is an abnormal change in skin color or texture, usually an area of swollen or irritated skin. Most rashes are itchy, painful, and red or pink in color. There are many types of rashes that can be caused by a number of triggers and is usually a symptom of a different type of

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that is characterized by inflammation in the body caused by dysfunction of the immune system. Visible thick, scaly patches of skin called plaques can appear anywhere on the body but are usually found on the elbows, knees, face, scalp, genitals, lower back and palms, and feet. Plaques can also be

Eczema

Eczema is a type of Acute Dermatitis and often appears in infancy. While most infants outgrow eczema, it affects up to 15 million Americans according to the Cleveland Clinic. Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to be dry, red, and itchy. It often affects those who have asthma and/or allergies, although it can

Dermatitis

Dermatitis is a general terms to describe a number of conditions that cause inflammation of the skin. It is not contagious and causes no harm to the body but can make those that suffer from it self-conscious and mostly uncomfortable due to the itching and swelling on the skin. Dermatitis can be classified into many

Acne

Acne (acne vulgaris) is a chronic skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads to appear on the skin, more specifically on the face, neck, shoulders, back and chest. Oil glands under the skin produce sebum which carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin and a small hair grows