Tuesday, October 23, 2012

What is dermatitis?


What is dermatitis?

Dermatitis is namely a skin disease that is characterized by inflammation on the skin. Most common in children during their first year, it is commonly known as eczema, dermatitis or atopy. One form of eczema, the disease has similar characteristics that are it forms scaly red patches on the skin. The most common places where it occurs include forehead, chin, elbow and cheeks etc. However it may spread to joint creases such as elbow and knees. Mostly children are afflicted in such case.

Dermatitis can be categorized into two major categories namely: contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. The former is caused by the exposure of skin to specific substance which causes reaction while the latter is caused by the overproduction of oil glands. The most common form of the latter case in adults can be seen in the form of dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis resolves by itself but may reappear if the triggering substance is not kept in check. On the other hand, contact dermatitis takes longer to cure and require tedious treatment.

However for treatment, firstly it is important to recognize the symptoms of the disease. The symptoms of both the types of dermatitis are similar which involves red scaly skin. In certain situation certain blisters may also appear which are filled with clear liquid. Swelling is also seen in certain cases. Along with the apparent symptoms, the person might also experience high heart beat, problem in swallowing substances etc.

The causes of dermatitis are different for both the types. So firstly it is important to recognize the type of dermatitis you are dealing with. You can evaluate the causes only after recognizing the type as both have different reasons for their emergence. The contact dermatitis usually occurs due to exposure to a certain substance that does not suit you causing allergies and rashes. On the other hand, the other type of dermatitis is caused due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands which cannot resolve by it but it has to be treated with regular treatment and takes ample amount of time to heal and recover.

As soon as you notice the symptoms, try medicating it at your own level and then see the doctor as soon as possible. The treatment of contact dermatitis is not mandatory as it can heal all by itself. The only thing you need to do is recognize the substance that is causing such irritation. Stop using it thereafter and all the problems will soon heal.

However the seborrheic dermatitis must be treated with proper care. Upon confirming that you are suffering with it, try to keep the infected area clean by washing it by water and then an antiseptic. Choose an appropriate mild lotion to apply on the skin to remove the roughness and dryness caused by the disease. In case the disease has spread to a wider area, you must see a doctor to take meditative help which also takes ample amount of time to heal and get back to normal.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Psoriasis


Psoriasis is a common skin disease prevalent in men and women of almost every age and color. It has also been noticed that the problem worsens in colder weather. There are namely five types of psoriasis: plaque, pustular, inverse, guttate and erythrodermic. The most common among them is plaque which is characterized by dark red or white rashes. It is a common myth among people that psoriasis is contagious but it should be known that the disease don’t spread by touching someone infected.

Though psoriasis does not have any permanent cure yet one can take proper medications in order to control it. Psoriasis can be the cause of social embarrassment for many. Thus one has to deal with it affectively in order to cure it. Approaching a doctor is necessary as soon as you see the symptoms of the disease. As it is often said that precaution is better than cure, so is not the case when talking about psoriasis as the reason for the disease is still unknown. Genetic and hormonal disorders may be one of the causes which obviously cannot be prevented.

Many people are unable to understand that they are suffering from psoriasis. The time they realize it, it has spread to a huge extent and takes ample amount of time to get rid of it. Thus it is always advisory that if you start noticing any kind rashes or marks on your skin that prevails for longer than two days, go see the doctor soon. It is not always guaranteed to be psoriasis but then if it is, you can start the treatment as soon as possible. Always remember, the earlier you start the medication, the faster you will be able to get rid of it!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Psoriasis Symtoms

Psoriasis: symptoms and treatment :


Psoriasis is a skin disease that is not contagious and involves dry, thick, red rashes on the skin. There is no specific cause for psoriasis but only hormonal misbalance that causes the lymphocytes in the blood cells to develop rapidly in uneven fashion. Though it can happen at any place, the majorly affected areas include knees and elbows. It is to be understood that psoriasis is not curable yet it can be controlled through medication. Genetics is also an important factor that might be the reason behind the disease in some cases.

The severity of the disease may vary from people to people. Some people have so light occurrence that they don’t even notice it. However it is advisory to recognize it in the initial stage itself and start taking precautionary measures from the beginning. Giving a chance to psoriasis to grow is like inviting danger. Psoriasis is a long term, non curable disease that is characterized by black red rashes. In most of the cases, after taking certain amount of medication the rashes disappear slowly but by the passing of time, it starts appearing again. It is utterly important for them to notice these symptoms quickly after they emerge and start taking the medication as soon as possible.