There are many different types of skin disorders that can be temporary or permanent. Temporary skin disorders include contact dermatitis and keratosis pilaris. Contact dermatitis causes itchy rashes from contact with irritants, while keratosis pilaris causes small bumps on the skin. Permanent skin disorders remain for life and include psoriasis, rosacea, and vitiligo. Skin disorders can be caused by genetic factors, illnesses, lifestyle, or environmental exposures. They are commonly treated with topical creams or prescription medications.

2. There are different
types of skin disorders
which vary in
symptoms. Some skin
disorders may be
permanent while others
are temporary. The
reasons for skin
disorders can be a
situational cause or
may be genetic
problems.

3. 1. Moles
2. Acne
3. Hivs
4. Chickenpox
5. Eczema
6. Rosacea
7. Seborrheic dermatitis
8. Psoriasis
9. Vitiligo
10. Impetigo
11. Warts
12. Skin cancer
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dermatology if you might have anyone of these common
skin problems

4. Two types of Temporary skin disorders are
•Contact Dermatitis
•Keratosis Pilaris

5. Contact Dermatitis is a well-known occupational illness. This
disease is due to the contact with chemicals or other irritating
materials. Contact dermatitis is not a severe disease. But it creates
some itchy. Treatments include topical creams and avoiding the
irritant substances.

6. Keratosis Pilaris is a condition that causes small, rough bumps on
skin (appears on upper arms, thighs, cheeks). These bumps occur
as red or white without causing itch. Generally, treatment is not
necessary. By using medicated creams helps to improve the
appearance of skin

7. Permanent skin disorders are those skin disorders that are
present either from birth or appear suddenly later in life. The
reason behind this chronic skin disorders is not known yet.
Permanent skin disorders are incurable and symptoms can
reappear at any time

8. 1. Psoriasis – this skin disorder causes scaly,
itchy, and dry patches
2. Rosacea - this skin disorder is
characterized by small, red, pus-filled
bumps on the face
3. Vitiligo - this skin disorder results in large,
irregular patches of skin

9. Skin disorders are common in children. Infants and toddlers are
having higher chance of getting diaper-related skin problems.
Skin diseases which rarely occur in adults develop in children due
to more frequent exposure to other children and germs. Many
childhoods skin problems disappear with age, but children can
also inherit permanent skin disorders. Treatment for childhood
skin disorders is using topical creams, medicated lotions, or
condition-specific drugs.

10. 1. Eczema
2. Diaper rash
3. Seborrheic dermatitis
4. Chickenpox
5. Measles
6. Warts
7. Acne
8. Fifth disease
9. Hives
10. Ringworm
11. Rashes from bacterial or fungal infections
12. Rashes from allergic reactions

11. Symptoms of a skin disorder are:
1. Raised bumps (red or white in color)
2. A painful or itchy rash
3. Scaly skin (rough skin)
4. Open sores
5. Peeling skin
6. Discolored patches of skin
7. Ulcers
8. Dry and cracked skin
9. Skin growths like fleshy bumps, warts
10. Changes in mole color or size
11. A loss of skin pigment
12. Excessive flushing

12. Causes of skin disorders are:
1. Bacteria accumulated in skin pores and hair follicles
2. Viruses
3. Fungus, parasites, or microorganisms living on the skin
4. Genetic factors
5. A weakened immune system
6. Contact with allergens, irritants, or another person’s infected
skin
7. Illnesses affecting the thyroid, immune system, kidneys, and
other body systems
8. Numerous health conditions and lifestyle factors can also
lead to the development of certain skin disorders.

13. Inflammatory bowel
disease
Pregnancy Stress Sunlight exposure
LupusDiabetes

14. Inflammatory bowel disease causes skin problems like skin
tags, anal fissures, stomatitis, vasculitis, vitiligo, allergic
eczema

15. Diabetes causes skin problems like bacterial infections,
fungal infections, diabetic blisters, diabetic dermopathy,
digital sclerosis

16. Lupus causes skin problems like lesions on the face and head,
and other body parts, rash on the face and body , spots (red,
purple, or black in color) on fingers, legs and toes ;sores
inside the mouth and nose

17. Pregnancy causes skin problems like stretch marks,
melasma, pemphigoid, pruritic urticarial papules &
plaques, dermatitis

18. Stress causes skin problems like eczema, ichthyosis, psoriasis,
vitiligo, hives, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, rosacea, alopecia
areata, hemangiomas

19. Sunlight exposure causes skin problems like moles, sunburn,
skin cancer, wrinkles, actinic keratosis, photosensitivity

20. Common treatments for skin disorders are
1. Antihistamines
2. Medicated creams and ointments
3. Antibiotics
4. Vitamin or steroid injections
5. Laser therapy
6. Targeted prescription medications
Certain skin disorders aren’t preventable, like genetic
conditions and some skin problems due to other illnesses
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