Skin Disorders

These are some of the following disorders that affect the skin:

• Leukoderma: It is also known as ‘vitiligo’. Skin pigmentation (melanin) is lost from smaller or larger patches at different regions of the body. The exact cause of the disease is still unknown.
• Albinism: Causes loss of pigmentation of the skin all over the body including eyebrows, hair, eyelashes, and even the iris. The skin of affected individuals appears pinkish because of the underlying blood capillaries. Albinism is a recessive trait caused due to inheritance; an albino couple would produce all albino children.
• Acne: It commonly occurs on the face, neck, chest, and shoulders. The symptoms are redness, blackheads, pimples, or deep cysts. It may leave scars on the skin if untreated.
• Measles: It causes red rashes which spread from the face to down the body within 3 to 5 days. The symptoms include fever, red or watery eyes, cough, and runny nose. 
• Melanoma: It is the most serious form of skin cancer. It can also appear as a mole that has changed color or gotten bigger over time. Melanoma occurs in areas that are less exposed to the sun and it is common in people with light skin. 
• Lupus: The symptoms include fever, headaches, fatigue, and painful joints. It spreads across the cheeks and nose.
• Wart: It is caused due to different type of viruses called Human papillomavirus (HPV).  

Skin is the largest organ of the body covering an area of 20 sq feet. Skin is the outer tissue covering of the body. It helps us to regulate body temperature and allows the sensation of heat, cold, and touch. The study of skin is known as dermatology.