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The skin is the largest organ covering all parts of the body. Due to its presence in the outer parts of the body, the skin is susceptible to inflammation, infection, allergies and other disorders. Some conditions can be mild, temporary, and easy to cure. While some other problems can be very serious and even deadly. Then, what are the dangerous skin diseases that you need to know? Here's the explanation.
Types of dangerous skin diseases that must be watched out for
1. Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder caused by an overactive immune system. This condition makes cells multiply 10 times faster than normal. Symptoms include peeling, inflammation, red patches on the skin, and the appearance of silvery white crusts or scales.
The part of the skin that has psoriasis usually feels itchy, painful, and hot like burning. This disease usually affects the knees, elbows, hands, chest, lower back, scalp, buttocks folds and the palms of the hands and feet. In some people, psoriasis can cause joints to become swollen and painful. This condition is called psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis can occur on a mild to severe scale. In mild psoriasis, the rash is small and less painful. However. In severe cases of psoriasis, the skin becomes inflamed with red and silvery scales that feel very itchy. Psoriasis can also affect the toenails and toes which can cause the nails to change color.
Psoriasis is classified as a dangerous skin disease because it cannot be cured and the symptoms can only be controlled so that it does not get worse. The symptoms do not persist, but are recurrent. Excess stress and anxiety can exacerbate the symptoms of this disease. Likewise with sun exposure that is too long.
To manage the symptoms better, you are also advised to stop drinking alcohol and smoking.
2. Rosacea
Rosacea is an inflammation of the facial skin characterized by "patches" of reddish skin on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead that feel dry, itchy, rough, and hot like burning. Rosacea rash is sometimes filled with pimple-like bumps.
Other symptoms include a swollen nose, enlarged pores, burst blood vessels (red eyes), and vision problems.
This disease is caused by several factors, namely heredity, problems with blood vessels, mites and bacteria. In addition, rosacea is susceptible to attack women aged 30 to 50 years.
Just like psoriasis, rosacea symptoms can come and go uninvited. When you have rosacea, you need to consult a doctor and ask for treatment. If left untreated, the blood vessels in the face can burst and are indicated by thickening and swelling. Some people with rosacea also experience eye problems such as redness, swelling, and pain. Even if you neglect the treatment, redness and swelling of the skin can become permanent.
3. Melanoma
Another dangerous skin disease is melanoma. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocyte cells, the cells that produce melanin (the pigment for skin color). The exact cause of melanoma is not known for sure, but exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or light sleepers can increase the risk of developing melanoma. Limiting exposure to UV radiation can help reduce the risk of melanoma.
The risk of melanoma generally increases in people under the age of 40, especially women. Melanoma can develop on the skin anywhere on your body. This disease most often develops in sun-prone areas such as the back, legs, arms and face.
Melanoma can also occur in areas that don't get much sunlight, such as the soles of the feet, palms, and nails. This hidden melanoma is more common in people with dark skin.
The early symptoms of melanoma are generally a change in a mole and / or a strange-looking change on your skin. Melanoma doesn't always start out as a mole, it can also occur on normal skin. Knowing the warning signs of skin cancer can help prevent the spread of cancer. Melanoma can also be treated well if detected early.
For that, don't ignore any signs, symptoms, or changes in the skin that you feel. Early detection and treatment can help prevent the disease from getting worse.
