Matthew Cole, MD shares information about common skin disorders. As a dermatologist, Dr. Cole possesses a wealth of knowledge about the skin and its diseases.

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5 T Y P E S O F C O M M O N A D U L T
D I S O R D E R S
M A T T H E W C O L E , M D

2. 01
S H I N G L E S
Herpes zoster, also
known as shingles, is
caused by the return of
a chickenpox infection
from latently infected
nerve cells in the spinal
cord or brain.

3. 02
R O S A C E A
Rosacea is a chronic
inflammatory condition
of the face that is
characterized by
redness, dilated blood
vessels, papules and
pustules

4. 03
P S O R I A S I S
Psoriasis is a chronic,
inflammatory genetic
condition in which
patients develop scaling
red bumps that coalesce
into plaques and
typically occur but are
not limited to the scalp,
elbows, and knees.

5. 04
H I V E S
Hives, also known as
urticaria, is a very
common allergic skin
condition most often
due to antibodies in the
bloodstream that
recognize foreign
substances. .

6. 05
R A Z O R B U M P S
This eruption occurs in
areas of the skin in
which hairs have been
recently cut or
extracted. This is
commonly present in
the beard area of
individuals with very
tightly coiled hair.

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