Common Skin Disorders By Mrs. S. Jackson

Infections Bacterial Caused Include –IMPETIGO - highly contagious skin infection that usually produces blisters or sores on the face and hands, is one of the most common skin infections among kids.

–ACNE – overproduction of sebum, leading to clogging of pores. When bacteria begins to fester in clogged pore, a pimple results.

–NECROTIZING FASCIITIS - a wound that becomes infected with Strep bacteria. These bacteria destroys soft tissue at the subcutaneous level.

Fungus Caused Include –ATHLETE’S FOOT - a very common skin infection of the foot. When the feet or other areas of the body stay moist, warm, and irritated, this fungus can thrive and infect the upper layer of the skin. It can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp, trunk, extremities (arms and legs), hands, feet, nails (yellow nails) and other areas

–RINGWORM – occurs in warm, moist areas. Ringworm is more likely when you have frequent wetness (such as from sweating) and minor injuries to your skin, scalp, or nails. Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and ooze.

–DANDRUFF – accelerated keratinization that produces flakes and itching.

Not Infections –ECZEMA - can be triggered by just about anything (chemicals, fabrics, heat and dryness) coming in contact with the skin. Dry, flaky skin appears over red, inflamed areas, causing intense itching and burning. Seems to have a genetic link.

–URTICARIA – or hives. An allergic condition characterized by reddish, elevated, itchy bumps or patches. May be triggered by food, exercise or chemical contact.

–PSORIASIS – the body produces too many skin cells. Normally skin cell turn around is days, but with psoriasis turn around is 1 week. Produces sore, itchy scaly skin. Genetic.