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class="css-z468a2"><h1>All About Common Skin Disorders</h1><div data-preamp="social-proof-lessons"></div><div data-testid="byline"><section data-testid="byline" class="css-jy1umg"><div class="css-1q67gt9"><div class="css-quwpxp"><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Joan-Paul-Headshot-Headshot-500x500-Bio.png?w=105&h=105" alt=""/></div></div><div><span><span><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medically reviewed</a> by <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joan Paul, MD, MPH, DTMH</a>, <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" href="https://www.healthline.com/about/dermatology">Dermatology</a></span></span> — <span><span><span><span>Written by <span>Katherine Brind'Amour</span></span></span></span><span><span><span> and <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD</a></span></span></span></span> — <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span> Updated on February 14, 2024</span></a></div></section></div><div><nav id="tab-bar-0" data-testid="tab-bar" class="css-7u7i0a"><ul class="css-17ztj4b"><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#pictures" class="css-1r1p1p8">Pictures</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#list" class="css-1r1p1p8">List</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#permanent-disorders" class="css-1r1p1p8">Permanent disorders</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#disorders-in-children" class="css-1r1p1p8">Disorders in children</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#symptoms" class="css-1r1p1p8">Symptoms</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#causes" class="css-1r1p1p8">Causes</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#treatment" class="css-1r1p1p8">Treatment</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#prevention" class="css-1r1p1p8">Prevention</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#fa-qs" class="css-1r1p1p8">FAQs</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#takeaway" class="css-1r1p1p8">Takeaway</a></li></ul></nav><article class="article-body css-d2znx6 undefined"><div class="css-12va8w7"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><p class="css-w2pt6r">Skin disorders, such as acne and eczema, vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent and may be painless or painful. Some can be life threatening.</p></div></div><div><div class="wp-block-healthline-jwplayer"><div class="css-1ymuq24"><div class="css-oup8q3"><svg viewBox="0 0 16 9" class="css-xcxd8t"></svg></div></div></div></div><div><hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/></div><div><p>Some skin disorders have situational causes, while others may be genetic. While most skin disorders are minor, others can indicate a more serious issue. </p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><p>Contact a doctor if you believe you may have one of these common skin problems.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="pictures">Pictures of different skin disorders</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>There are many different types of skin disorders. Here are pictures of 25 different conditions, followed by a list of details for each.</p></div><div></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="list">List of skin disorders</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h3>Acne</h3></div><div><ul><li>Acne is commonly <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">located</a></hl-trusted-source> on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back.</li><li>Breakouts on the skin are composed of redness, blackheads, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/whitehead" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">whiteheads</a>, pimples, or deep, painful cysts and nodules.</li><li>This condition may leave <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/acne-scars" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">scars</a> or darken the skin if untreated.</li><li>People of Color <a href="https://skinofcolorsociety.org/patient-dermatology-education/dermatology-educationacne-in-skin-of-color" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">can experience</a> dark spots known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/types-of-acne" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about acne.</a></p></div><div><h3>Cold sore</h3></div><div><ul><li>This condition causes a red, painful, fluid-filled blister that appears near the mouth and lips. People with lighter skin may notice more redness than those with darker skin.</li><li>The affected area <a style="" href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cold-sores/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">will often</a><span style=""> tingle or burn before the sore is visible.</span></li><li>Outbreaks may also be accompanied by mild, flu-like symptoms such as low fever, body aches, and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/swollen-lymph-nodes" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">swollen lymph nodes</a>.</li><li>Cold sores usually look similar on any skin color but can also cause PIH in people with darker skin.</li></ul></div><div><p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/herpes-labialis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">cold sores</a> and <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cold-sores-on-black-skin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">cold sores on dark skin</a>.</p></div><div><h3>Blister</h3></div><div><ul><li>Blisters are characterized by a watery, clear, fluid-filled area on the skin.</li><li>They may be smaller than <a href="https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/775" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">1 centimeter (cm)</a> (vesicle) or larger than 1 cm (bulla) and can occur alone or in groups.</li><li>Blisters can be found anywhere on the body.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/blisters" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about blisters.</a></p></div><div><h3>Hives</h3></div><div><ul><li>This causes itchy, raised welts <a href="https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/skin-allergy/hives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">that occur</a> after exposure to an allergen.</li><li>Welts may be warm and mildly painful to the touch.</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/hives-on-black-skin" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Hives on darker skin</a> can appear raised or inflamed and might be slightly darker or lighter than your natural skin color. On lighter skin, hives usually appear red.</li><li>They can be small, round, ring-shaped, or randomly shaped.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hives" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hives" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about hives.</a></p></div><div><h3>Actinic keratosis</h3></div><div><ul><li><span style="">This condition causes a thick, scaly, or </span>crusty skin patch<span style="">.</span></li><li>It’s typically <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5874665/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">less than 2 cm</a></hl-trusted-source> or about the size of a pencil eraser.</li><li>It often appears on parts of the body that receive a lot of sun exposure, such as the hands, arms, face, scalp, and neck.</li><li>The skin patch is usually pink in color but can have a brown, tan, or gray base. This patch <a href="https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may appear</a> the same color as the surrounding skin in people with darker skin. </li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/actinic-keratosis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about actinic keratosis.</a></p></div><div><h3>Rosacea</h3></div><div><ul><li>This chronic skin disease goes through cycles of fading and relapse.</li><li>Relapses <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/triggers/find" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may be triggered</a> by spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, sunlight, stress, and the intestinal bacteria <em>Helicobacter pylori</em>.</li><li>There are four subtypes of rosacea encompassing a wide variety of symptoms.</li><li>Common symptoms include <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-redness" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">facial flushing</a>, raised red bumps, skin dryness, and skin sensitivity.</li><li>People with darker skin tones <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/what-is/skin-color" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may notice</a> brown discoloration or dry and swollen patches of dark skin.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about rosacea.</a></p></div><div><h3>Carbuncle</h3></div><div><ul><li>This causes a red, painful, and irritated lump under your skin.</li><li>It may be <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554459/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">accompanied</a></hl-trusted-source> by fever, body aches, and fatigue.</li><li>It can also cause skin crustiness or oozing.</li><li>It may appear more violet on darker skin.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/carbuncle" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/carbuncle" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about carbuncles.</a></p></div><div><h3>Latex allergy</h3></div><div><p>This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required. Contact 911 or local emergency services.</p></div><div><ul><li>This causes a rash, which may occur <a href="https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/latex-allergy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">within minutes</a> to hours after exposure to a latex product. It <a href="https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-69422-1_2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may be</a> less visible on darker skin or appear lighter or darker than surrounding tissue.</li><li>It also causes warm, itchy wheals at the site of contact, which may take on a dry, crusted appearance with repeated exposure to latex.</li><li>Airborne latex particles may cause cough, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes.</li><li>A severe allergy to latex can cause swelling and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/breathing-difficulties" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">difficulty breathing</a>.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/latex" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about latex allergies.</a></p></div><div><h3>Eczema</h3></div><div><ul><li>Eczema is characterized by pink, red, brown, purple, or gray, sometimes with scaly patches that flake off.</li><li>Affected areas <a href="https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/skin-allergy/eczema/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may be</a> itchy, greasy, or oily.</li><li>On light skin, eczema can cause a red rash. This rash <a href="https://acaai.org/news/new-website-spotlights-unique-differences-of-eczema-in-people-of-color/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may appear</a> brown, purple, or gray on darker skin.</li><li>Hair loss may also occur in the area with the rash.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-eczema" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about eczema.</a></p></div><div><h3>Psoriasis</h3></div><div><ul><li>This causes scaly, silvery, sharply defined skin plaques. Darker-skinned people <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/treatment/could-have/skin-color" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">might also</a> experience dark brown or purplish patches on the skin.</li><li>Patches are <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/what/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">commonly located</a> on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.</li><li>This condition may be itchy or asymptomatic.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/photos-types-psoriasis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about psoriasis.</a></p></div><div><h3>Cellulitis</h3></div><div><p>Cellulitis is a medical emergency. A person should contact 911 or local emergency services if they have any <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">symptoms of cellulitis</a>.</p></div><div><ul><li>Cellulitis is caused by bacteria or fungi <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/Cellulitis.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">entering</a></hl-trusted-source> through a crack or cut in the skin.</li><li>It causes painful <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/swelling" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">swollen skin</a> with or without oozing that spreads quickly.</li><li>The skin might appear red on lighter skin. However, this may be <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cellulitis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">less noticeable</a> on darker skin tones.</li><li>The skin may feel hot and tender to the touch.</li><li>Fever, chills, and red streaking from the rash might be symptoms of a serious infection requiring medical attention.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about cellulitis.</a></p></div><div><h3>Measles</h3></div><div><ul><li>Symptoms of measles include fever, sore throat, red or watery eyes, loss of appetite, cough, and runny nose.</li><li>It also causes a red rash, which spreads from the face down the body <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/symptoms/signs-symptoms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">3-5 days</a></hl-trusted-source> after the first symptoms appear. This rash might be more difficult to see on darker skin.</li><li>Tiny red spots with blue-white centers may appear inside the mouth.</li><li>Measles <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6943953/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may cause</a></hl-trusted-source> more obvious PIH in People of Color</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/rubeola-measles-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/rubeola-measles-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about measles.</a></p></div><div><h3>Basal cell carcinoma</h3></div><div><ul><li>It can cause dome-like, pink or red, shiny, and pearly areas that may have a sunk-in center, like a crater. For people with dark skin, it might <a href="https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-skin-of-color/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">appear darker</a> and less pearly.</li><li>This condition is often characterized by raised, firm, and pale areas that <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482439/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may resemble</a></hl-trusted-source> a scar.</li><li>Blood vessels on the growth may be visible.</li><li>It might cause easy bleeding or an oozing wound that doesn’t seem to heal, or it heals and then reappears.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/basal-cell-carcinoma" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/basal-cell-carcinoma" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about basal cell carcinoma.</a></p></div><div><h3>Squamous cell carcinoma</h3></div><div><ul><li>This condition <hl-trusted-source source="American Cancer Society" rationale="Highly respected international organization"><a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/basal-and-squamous-cell-skin-cancer/about/what-is-basal-and-squamous-cell.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">often occurs</a></hl-trusted-source> in areas exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as the face, ears, and back of the hands.</li><li>It may be characterized by a scaly, reddish patch of skin, which progresses to a raised bump that continues to grow. The bump <a href="https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-skin-of-color/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may be lighter</a> on darker skin.</li><li>It can also cause a growth that bleeds easily, doesn’t heal, or heals and then reappears.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/squamous-cell-skin-cancer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/squamous-cell-skin-cancer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about squamous cell carcinoma.</a></p></div><div><h3>Melanoma</h3></div><div><ul><li>This is the <hl-trusted-source source="American Cancer Society" rationale="Highly respected international organization"><a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/about/what-is-melanoma.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">most serious</a></hl-trusted-source> form of skin cancer, which is more common in people with light skin.</li><li>It can appear anywhere on the body as a mole that has irregularly shaped edges, asymmetrical shapes, and multiple colors. In People of Color, melanoma often appears in areas that are <a href="https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-skin-of-color/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">less exposed</a> to the sun. </li><li>It might also appear as a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-moles" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">mole</a> that has changed color or gotten bigger over time, which is usually larger than a pencil eraser.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/melanoma-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-cancer/melanoma" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about melanoma.</a></p></div><div><h3>Lupus</h3></div><div><ul><li>Lupus can cause the classic butterfly rash associated with the condition, which is a warm, brown, or red rash that spreads across the cheeks and bridge of the nose like butterfly wings and worsens in the sun.</li><li>Other types of lupus cause different symptoms. For example, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/discoid-lupus" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">discoid lupus</a> can cause a scaly, disc-shaped rash that doesn’t itch or hurt. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus causes <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/scaling-skin" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">scaly red patches</a> or ring shapes that are most commonly located on the shoulders, forearms, neck, and upper torso and worsen with exposure to sunlight. However, these types are <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/facts/detailed.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">less common</a></hl-trusted-source>.</li><li>Other lupus symptoms <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a></hl-trusted-source> fatigue, headaches, fever, and swollen or painful joints.</li><li>People of Color have a <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28941498/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">greater chance</a></hl-trusted-source> of developing PIH and abnormal scarring.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/lupus-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/lupus-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about lupus.</a></p></div><div><h3>Contact dermatitis</h3></div><div><ul><li>This condition appears hours to days after contact with an allergen.</li><li>It causes a rash with visible borders and appears where your skin has touched the irritating substance.</li><li>The skin may be itchy, scaly, or raw. Lighter skin <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contact-dermatitis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">can appear</a> red, while darker skin may appear purple, gray, or dark brown. </li><li>It might also cause blisters that weep, ooze, or become crusty.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/contact-dermatitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/contact-dermatitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about contact dermatitis.</a></p></div><div><h3>Vitiligo</h3></div><div><ul><li>Vitiligo is characterized by loss of pigment in the skin <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/vitiligo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">due to</a></hl-trusted-source> autoimmune destruction of the cells that give skin its color.</li><li>Focal vitiligo causes loss of skin color in only a few small areas, which may merge together.</li><li>Segmental pattern vitiligo causes depigmentation on one side of the body.</li><li>Vitiligo can also cause <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/white-hair" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">premature graying</a> of the scalp or facial hair.</li><li>People of different skin tones will usually develop skin patches much lighter than their natural skin tone. In people with darker skin, it tends to be <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/vitiligo-overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">more noticeable</a>, which may cause increased stigma related to the condition.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about vitiligo.</a></p></div><div><h3>Wart</h3></div><div><ul><li>Warts are caused by many different types of a virus called the <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/human-papillomavirus-infection" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">human papillomavirus (HPV)</a>.</li><li>They may be found on the skin or mucous membranes and can occur singly or in groups.</li><li>Warts are contagious and <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/warts-overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may be passed</a> to others. </li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about warts.</a></p></div><div><h3>Chickenpox</h3></div><div><ul><li>This <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">can cause</a></hl-trusted-source> clusters of itchy, red or brown, fluid-filled blisters in various stages of healing all over the body.</li><li>The rash is accompanied by fever, body aches, sore throat, and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/appetite-decreased" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">loss of appetite</a>.</li><li>Chickenpox remains contagious until all blisters have crusted over.</li><li>Chickenpox <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">can be</a> harder to see on darker skin.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/chickenpox" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/chickenpox" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about chickenpox.</a></p></div><div><h3>Seborrheic eczema</h3></div><div><ul><li>This condition is <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551707/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">characterized by</a></hl-trusted-source> yellow or white scaly patches that flake off.</li><li>Affected areas may be red, itchy, greasy, or oily.</li><li>People with darker skin may also <a href="https://jddonline.com/articles/seborrheic-dermatitis-in-skin-of-color-clinical-considerations-S1545961619P0024X/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">notice</a> hypopigmentation, or loss of skin color, in affected areas.</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-dermatitis-hair-loss" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Hair loss</a> may occur in the area with the rash.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about seborrheic eczema.</a></p></div><div><h3>Keratosis pilaris</h3></div><div><ul><li>This common skin condition is most often seen on the arms and legs but might also occur on the face, buttocks, and trunk.</li><li>It often clears up on its own by <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/keratosis-pilaris" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">age 30</a>.</li><li>It often causes bumps of skin that appear bumpy, appear slightly red, and feel rough.</li><li>Symptoms may get worse in dry weather.</li><li>The hair follicles may look darker than the surrounding skin on darker skin. They’ll usually look red or purple on lighter skin.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/keratosis-pilaris" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about keratosis pilaris.</a></p></div><div><h3>Ringworm</h3></div><div><ul><li>This condition <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">causes</a></hl-trusted-source> circular, scaly rashes with a raised border.</li><li>Skin in the middle of the ring might appear clear and healthy, and the ring’s edges may spread outward.</li><li>The skin often feels itchy.</li><li>The ring is usually red or pink on light skin and <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/ringworm-symptoms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">brown or gray</a> on darker skin.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about ringworm.</a></p></div><div><h3>Melasma</h3></div><div><ul><li>This common skin condition causes dark patches to appear on the face and — rarely — the neck, chest, or arms.</li><li>Melasma is <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/melasma-overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">more common</a> in pregnant people (chloasma) and individuals with a darker skin color or heavy sun exposure.</li><li>It might not cause other symptoms beyond <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/discolored-skin-patches" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">skin discoloration</a>.</li><li>It may go away on its own within a year or may become permanent.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/melasma" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a></hl-trusted-source><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/melasma" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about melasma.</a></p></div><div><h3>Impetigo</h3></div><div><ul><li>This condition is <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/impetigo.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">common</a></hl-trusted-source> in babies and children.</li><li>It usually causes an irritating rash, which is often located in the area around the mouth, chin, and nose.</li><li>It might also cause fluid-filled blisters that pop easily and form a honey-colored crust.</li><li>It <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/impetigo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may be harder</a> to see on darker skin.</li></ul></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/impetigo" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a><hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c"></a></hl-trusted-source><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/impetigo" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Learn more about impetigo.</a></p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="permanent-disorders">What are lifelong skin conditions?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Some chronic skin conditions present from birth, while others appear suddenly later.</p></div><div><p>The cause of these disorders isn’t always known. Many permanent skin disorders have effective treatments that enable extended periods of remission. However, they’re incurable, and symptoms can reappear at any time.</p></div><div><p>Examples of chronic skin conditions <a href="https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/therapeutics/skin-disease" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a>:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">rosacea</a>, which is characterized by small, pus-filled bumps on the face</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/photos-types-psoriasis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">psoriasis</a>, which causes scaly, itchy, and dry plaques</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">vitiligo</a>, which results in large, irregular patches of lighter skin</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">eczema</a>, which causes itchy, red, dry, and irritated skin.</li></ul></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="disorders-in-children">Skin disorders in children</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Skin disorders are common in children. Children can experience many of the same skin conditions as adults. Infants and toddlers are also at risk of diaper-related skin problems.</p></div><div><p>Since children have more frequent exposure to other children and germs, they may also develop skin disorders that rarely occur in adults.</p></div><div><p>Many childhood skin problems disappear with age, but children can also inherit permanent skin disorders. In most cases, doctors can treat childhood skin disorders with topical creams, medicated lotions, or condition-specific drugs.</p></div><div><p>Common childhood skin disorders <a href="https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/injuries/skin-injuries/skin-rashes-in-children" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a>:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">eczema</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/diaper-rash" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">diaper rash</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">seborrheic dermatitis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/chickenpox" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">chickenpox</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/rubeola-measles-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">measles</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">warts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/types-of-acne" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">acne</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/fifth-disease" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">fifth disease</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hives" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">hives</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ringworm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-infection" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">rashes from bacterial or fungal infections</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/allergic-reaction" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">rashes from allergic reactions</a></li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="symptoms">Symptoms of skin disorders</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Skin conditions have a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms on your skin that appear due to common problems aren’t always the result of a skin disorder. Such symptoms can include blisters from new shoes or chafing from tight pants.</p></div><div><p>However, skin problems with no obvious cause may indicate the presence of a skin disorder that requires treatment.</p></div><div><p>Skin irregularities that are typically symptoms of a skin disorder <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/skinconditions.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a>:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/raised-skin-bump" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">raised bumps</a> that are red or white</li><li>a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/rashes" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">rash</a>, which might be painful or <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/itching" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">itchy</a></li><li>scaly or rough skin</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-peeling-skin" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">peeling skin</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/stasis-dermatitis-and-ulcers" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ulcers</a></li><li>open sores or <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-lesions" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">lesions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-skin" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">dry, cracked skin</a></li><li>discolored patches of skin</li><li>fleshy bumps, warts, or other skin growths</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/managing-skin-cancer/typical-vs-atypical-moles" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">changes in mole color or size</a></li><li>a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">loss of skin pigment</a></li><li>excessive <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-blushing-flushing" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">flushing</a></li></ul></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline13__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline13__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="causes">Causes of skin disorders</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Common known causes of skin disorders <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/skin-diseases" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a></hl-trusted-source>:</p></div><div><ul><li>bacteria trapped in skin pores and hair follicles</li><li>fungus, parasites, or microorganisms living on the skin</li><li>viruses</li><li>a weakened immune system</li><li>contact with allergens, irritants, or another person’s infected skin</li><li>genetic factors</li><li>illnesses affecting the thyroid, immune system, kidneys, and other body systems</li></ul></div><div><p>Numerous health conditions and lifestyle factors can also lead to the development of certain skin disorders. Some skin conditions have no known cause.</p></div><div><h3>Inflammatory bowel disease</h3></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/inflammatory-bowel-disease" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Inflammatory bowel disease</a> is a term for a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. These bowel-related disorders often cause skin problems.</p></div><div><p>Some rugs used to treat these diseases <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29869804/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may increase</a></hl-trusted-source> the chance of developing psoriasis.</p></div><div><h3>Diabetes</h3></div><div><p>Many people with diabetes <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-your-skin.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">experience</a></hl-trusted-source> a skin problem due to their condition at some point.</p></div><div><p>Some of these skin disorders only affect people with <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">diabetes</a>. Others occur more frequently in people with diabetes because the disease increases the risk of infection and blood circulation problems.</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/skin-problems" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Diabetes-related skin conditions</a> include:</p></div><div><ul><li>bacterial infections, such as <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/recurring-boils" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">boils</a>, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/stye" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">styes</a>, and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/folliculitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">folliculitis</a></li><li>fungal infections, such as <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/athletes-foot" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">athlete’s foot</a>, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ringworm</a>, and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/effective-yeast-infection-remedies" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">yeast infections</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/acanthosis-nigricans" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">acanthosis nigricans</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/diabetic-blisters" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">diabetic blisters</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/diabetic-dermopathy" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">diabetic dermopathy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/skin-problems" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">digital sclerosis</a></li></ul></div><div><h3>Lupus</h3></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/systemic-lupus-erythematosus" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Lupus</a> is a chronic inflammatory disease that can damage the skin, joints, or organs inside the body. Common skin problems that occur from lupus <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a></hl-trusted-source>:</p></div><div><ul><li>a red, butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose</li><li>round lesions on the face and head</li><li>thick, red, scaly lesions</li><li>red, ring-shaped lesions on body parts exposed to sunlight</li><li>flat rash on the face and body that looks like a sunburn</li><li>vasculitis, which is red, purple, or black spots on the fingers and toes</li><li>sores inside the mouth and nose</li><li>tiny red spots on the legs</li></ul></div><div><h3>Pregnancy</h3></div><div><p>Pregnancy <a href="https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-changes-in-pregnancy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">causes</a> significant changes in hormone levels that may lead to skin problems. Preexisting skin problems may change or get worse during pregnancy. Most skin conditions that arise during pregnancy go away after the baby is born. Others require medical attention during pregnancy.</p></div><div><p>Common skin conditions caused by pregnancy include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">stretch marks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/melasma" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">melasma</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bullous-pemphigoid" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">pemphigoid</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/puppps-rash" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">pruritic urticarial papules and plaques</a> (polymorphic eruption of pregnancy)</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/eczema-during-pregnancy" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">eczema</a></li></ul></div><div><h3>Stress</h3></div><div><p>Stress <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5885122/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">can cause</a></hl-trusted-source> hormonal imbalances, which may trigger or aggravate skin disorders. <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/stress-skin" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Stress-related skin problems</a> include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema-stress" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">eczema</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/triggers-to-avoid" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">psoriasis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-acne" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">acne</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">rosacea</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/ichthyosis-vulgaris" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ichthyosis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">vitiligo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hives" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">hives</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">seborrheic dermatitis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-areata" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">alopecia areata</a></li></ul></div><div><h3>Sun</h3></div><div><p>The sun can cause many different skin disorders. Some are common and harmless, while others are rare or life threatening. Knowing if the sun causes or worsens your skin disorder is important for treating it properly.</p></div><div><p>Sunlight exposure <a href="https://uihc.org/health-topics/skin-problems-due-sun-exposure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may cause or aggravate</a> the following conditions:</p></div><div><ul><li>moles</li><li>wrinkles</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/sunburn-blisters" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">sunburn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/actinic-keratosis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">actinic keratosis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-skin-cancer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">skin cancer</a>, including <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/basal-cell-carcinoma" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">basal cell carcinoma</a>, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/squamous-cell-skin-cancer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">squamous cell carcinoma</a>, and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/melanoma-pictures" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">melanoma</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/photosensitivity" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">photosensitivity</a></li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="treatment">Treating skin disorders</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Many skin disorders are treatable. Common treatment methods for skin conditions <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Atlas_of_Skin_Disorders/g_pmDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">include</a>:</p></div><div><ul><li>antihistamines</li><li>medicated creams and ointments</li><li>antibiotics</li><li>steroid injections</li><li>laser therapy</li><li>targeted prescription medications</li><li>biologics</li></ul></div><div><h3>Skin flare-ups</h3></div><div><p>Not all skin disorders respond to treatment, and some conditions go away without treatment.</p></div><div><p>People with permanent skin conditions often go through periods of severe symptom flares. Sometimes people are able to force incurable conditions into remission. However, most skin conditions reappear due to certain triggers, <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Atlas_of_Skin_Disorders/g_pmDwAAQBAJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">such as</a> stress or illness.</p></div><div><p>You can often treat skin disorders that are temporary and cosmetic with:</p></div><div><ul><li>medicated makeup</li><li>over-the-counter (OTC) skin care products</li><li>good hygiene practices</li><li>small lifestyle adjustments, such as making certain dietary changes</li></ul></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="prevention">Preventing skin disorders</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Certain skin disorders aren’t preventable, including genetic conditions and some skin problems due to other illnesses. However, it’s possible to prevent some skin disorders.</p></div><div><p>Follow these tips to <a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/skin-infection/prevention-disinfection.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">prevent</a> infectious skin disorders:</p></div><div><ul><li>Wash your hands with soap and warm water frequently.</li><li>Avoid sharing eating utensils and drinking glasses with other people.</li><li>Avoid direct contact with the skin of other people who have an infection.</li><li>Clean things in public spaces, such as gym equipment, before using them.</li><li>Don’t share personal items like blankets, hairbrushes, or swimsuits.</li><li>Sleep for at least 7 hours each night.</li><li>Drink plenty of water.</li><li>Avoid excessive physical or emotional stress.</li><li>Eat a nutritious diet.</li><li>Get vaccinated for infectious skin conditions, such as chickenpox.</li></ul></div><div><h3>Noncontagious skin disorders</h3></div><div><p>Noninfectious skin disorders, such as acne and atopic dermatitis, are sometimes preventable. Prevention techniques vary depending on the condition. Here are some tips for preventing some noninfectious skin disorders:</p></div><div><ul><li>Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and water every day.</li><li>Use moisturizer.</li><li>Avoid environmental and dietary allergens.</li><li>Avoid contact with harsh chemicals or other irritants.</li><li>Sleep for at least 7 hours each night, as many skin conditions <a href="https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(22)00992-6/fulltext" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">can worsen</a> due to lack of sleep.</li><li>Drink plenty of water.</li><li>Eat a balanced diet.</li><li>Protect your skin from excessive cold, heat, and wind.</li></ul></div><div><p>Learning about proper skin care and treatment for skin disorders can be very important for skin health. Some conditions require a doctor’s attention, while you can address others safely at home.</p></div><div><p>You should learn about your symptoms or condition and talk with a doctor to determine the best treatment methods.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="fa-qs">Frequently asked questions</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h3>What skin conditions affect mental health?</h3></div><div><p>Having a skin condition can be distressing. You may experience itching or pain, and if the rash is visible, it can be distressing. </p></div><div><p>All this can have a negative impact on mental health. That said, researchers also <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7775076/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">believe</a></hl-trusted-source> there may be a biological link between stress and other psychological problems and skin symptoms such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, itching, hives, and more. </p></div><div><p>In addition, there are diseases, such as Lupus, that affect both the brain and the skin, causing both mood and skin-related symptoms.</p></div><div><h3>What are the top 10 skin diseases?</h3></div><div><p>According to a <hl-trusted-source source="JAMA" rationale="Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal"><a href="https://cdn.jamanetwork.com/ama/content_public/journal/derm/938529/doi200030supp1_prod.pdf?Expires=1710311382&Signature=U4g9oat1PlZ-SWh-TNPv-nsxRSrotgpMPE3BRyCN4NmVVVb92aJJKF7TGNdxhJl0XRTeQpIW9BdF2n9XmldN-CTGZZ7PaBwxlAQUq2pUHlpgZUgNnhnIQ65T5CYQ39-K1JCTOebVZOlkHnn9sn7xDunSXU~7n~QcgLvP6Y1lwUjeqZDlIDL-TWOTvI49sLZqjDdsVjg7qVdqNSGqWMPLVXmoueLTCvDFhGyYTPCUVdJiHJC8-p~5l0ofBalQYY0msr29F3bTZNGju7pKqYeSK6SGmY1ka33pShQG4c9Fottw7GYYxeTWqWY3gGQbx8GFkwiXEq1LfJ~pSqn7d56f3A__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">2017 study</a></hl-trusted-source>, the most common skin conditions in the United States are:</p></div><div><ol><li>Other skin conditions</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/difference-between-eczema-and-dermatitis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">dermatitis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/acne" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">acne</a></li><li>viral skin diseases</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">psoriasis</a></li><li>fungal skin diseases</li><li>hives (urticaria)</li><li>nonspecific itchy skin (pruritus)</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/scabies" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">scabies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-areata" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">alopecia areata</a></li></ol></div><div><p>The research article specifies that “other skin conditions” include:</p></div><div><ul><li>sunburn </li><li>lice</li><li>fly and other infestations</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/pilonidal-cyst-home-treatment" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">pilonidal cyst</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/pemphigus-vulgaris" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">pemphigus</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/bullous-pemphigoid" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">pemphigoid </a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/lichenification" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">lichen simplex chronicus</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/pityriasis-rosea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">pityriasis rosea </a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/lichen-planus" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">lichen planus</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/erythema-multiforme" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">erythema multiforme </a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/erythema-nodosum" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">erythema nodosum</a></li></ul></div><div><h3>What skin conditions cannot be cured?</h3></div><div><p>A few examples of chronic skin conditions include rosacea, psoriasis, and vitiligo. While these conditions can’t be cured, there are treatments that can help manage symptoms.</p></div><div><script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the top 10 skin diseases?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "According to a 2017 study, the most common skin conditions in the United States are: Other skin conditions dermatitis acne viral skin diseases psoriasis fungal skin diseases hives (urticaria) nonspecific itchy skin (pruritus) scabies alopecia areata The research article specifies that \"other skin conditions\" include: sunburn lice fly and other infestations pilonidal cyst pemphigus pemphigoid lichen simplex chronicus pityriasis rosea lichen planus erythema multiforme erythema nodosum" } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What skin conditions cannot be cured?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A few examples of chronic skin conditions include rosacea, psoriasis, and vitiligo. 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(2021).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/keratosis-pilaris">https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/keratosis-pilaris</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Latex allergy. (n.d.).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/latex-allergy/">https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/latex-allergy/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Litchman G, et al. (2022). Contact dermatitis.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459230/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459230/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Lucas C. (n.d.). Acne in skin of color.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://skinofcolorsociety.org/patient-dermatology-education/dermatology-educationacne-in-skin-of-color/">https://skinofcolorsociety.org/patient-dermatology-education/dermatology-educationacne-in-skin-of-color/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Ludmann P. (2022). Melasma: Overview.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/melasma-overview">https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/melasma-overview</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Lupus symptoms. (2022).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>McDaniel B, et al. (2021). Basal cell carcinoma.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482439/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482439/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Measles (rubeola): Signs and symptoms. (2020).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/symptoms/signs-symptoms.html">https://www.cdc.gov/measles/symptoms/signs-symptoms.html</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Meyerle JH. (2022). Evaluation of vesicular-bullous rash.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/775">https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/775</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>New website spotlights unique differences of eczema in People of Color. 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Not just skin deep: systemic disease involvement in patients with cutaneous lupus.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28941498/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28941498/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Overview: Contact dermatitis. (2019).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contact-dermatitis/">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contact-dermatitis/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>People with skin of color can get rosacea. (n.d.).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/what-is/skin-color">https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/what-is/skin-color</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Psoriasis. 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(2018).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://medlineplus.gov/skinconditions.html">https://medlineplus.gov/skinconditions.html</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Skin disease. (n.d.).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/therapeutics/skin-disease">https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/therapeutics/skin-disease</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Skin diseases. (2021).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/skin-diseases">https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/skin-diseases</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Skin infections: Prevention and disinfection. (2022).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/skin-infection/prevention-disinfection.htm">https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/skin-infection/prevention-disinfection.htm</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Skin problems due to sun exposure. (2022).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://uihc.org/health-topics/skin-problems-due-sun-exposure">https://uihc.org/health-topics/skin-problems-due-sun-exposure</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Skin rashes in children. 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(2019).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/basal-and-squamous-cell-skin-cancer/about/what-is-basal-and-squamous-cell.html">https://www.cancer.org/cancer/basal-and-squamous-cell-skin-cancer/about/what-is-basal-and-squamous-cell.html</a></cite></li></ul></div></div></div><div open="" class="css-1ndif92"></div></div><div class="css-k1nhka" data-testid="share-tools"><p>Share this article</p><div class="css-14uyzrw"><div class="button-wrapper print"><a class="css-j5n0jw print button icon icon-hl-print" target="_blank" title="Print this page"></a></div><div class="button-wrapper email"><a class="css-j5n0jw email button icon icon-hl-email" target="_blank" title="Email this page"></a></div><div class="button-wrapper facebook"><a class="css-j5n0jw facebook button icon icon-hl-facebook" 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ANA VANESA GARCIA NARANJO/Shutterstock"}],"number":29,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/chickenpox-varicella-body29.jpg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Chickenpox"]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Chickenpox blisters may look brown on darker skin. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL)"}],"number":30,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/seborrheic-dermatitis-31.jpeg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Seborrheic dermatitis "]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"When seborrheic dermatitis occurs in areas of hair growth, such as the scalp, it may cause hair loss. Rob_lan/Getty Images"}],"number":31,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Seborrheic-dermatitis-body32.jpeg","alt":"seborrheic dermatitis"},"title":{"nodes":["Seborrheic dermatitis "]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Sebhorreic dermatitis may present as areas of dry and scaly skin. Zay Nyi Nyi/Shutterstock"}],"number":32,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/keratosis-pilaris-33.jpg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Keratosis pilaris"]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Keratosis pilaris may appear brown on darker skin. 2011 Logical Images, Inc."}],"number":33,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/keratosis-pilaris-34.jpg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Keratosis pilaris"]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Keratosis looks more red on lighter skin. It appears in patches that are bumpy and rough. Photography courtesy of Irja/Wikimedia"}],"number":34,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ringworm-body35.jpg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Ringworm"]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Ringworm causes a circular-shaped, scaly rash with a raised border. Parimat Tongkua/Shutterstock"}],"number":35,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ringworm-body36.jpg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Ringworm"]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Ringworm may appear more white on darker skin. Aiman Khair/Shutterstock"}],"number":36,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/impetigo-body39.jpg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Impetigo"]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Impetigo commonly appears around the mouth or nose. Photography courtesy of Grook Da Oger/Wikimedia"}],"number":37,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}},{"image":{"decoding":"async","src":"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/impetigo-body40.jpg","alt":""},"title":{"nodes":["Impetigo"]},"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"healthline-slideshow__slide-field-edit"},"source":"Impetigo appears as a rash and fluid-filled blisters that pop easily and form a crust. Åsa Thörn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons"}],"number":38,"graphicOverlay":false,"isSponsored":false,"sponsorBarData":{}}]}}]},{"id":"list","title":"List","isCollapsable":false,"header":["List of skin disorders"],"body":[{"tagName":"h3","source":"Acne"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eAcne is commonly \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elocated\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBreakouts on the skin are composed of redness, blackheads, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/whitehead\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ewhiteheads\u003c/a\u003e, pimples, or deep, painful cysts and nodules.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis condition may leave \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/acne-scars\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003escars\u003c/a\u003e or darken the skin if untreated.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeople of Color \u003ca href=\"https://skinofcolorsociety.org/patient-dermatology-education/dermatology-educationacne-in-skin-of-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecan experience\u003c/a\u003e dark spots known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/types-of-acne\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about acne.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Cold sore"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis condition causes a red, painful, fluid-filled blister that appears near the mouth and lips. People with lighter skin may notice more redness than those with darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe affected area \u003ca style=\"\" href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cold-sores/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ewill often\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e tingle or burn before the sore is visible.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOutbreaks may also be accompanied by mild, flu-like symptoms such as low fever, body aches, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/swollen-lymph-nodes\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eswollen lymph nodes\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCold sores usually look similar on any skin color but can also cause PIH in people with darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/herpes-labialis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecold sores\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cold-sores-on-black-skin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecold sores on dark skin\u003c/a\u003e."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Blister"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eBlisters are characterized by a watery, clear, fluid-filled area on the skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThey may be smaller than \u003ca href=\"https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e1 centimeter (cm)\u003c/a\u003e (vesicle) or larger than 1 cm (bulla) and can occur alone or in groups.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlisters can be found anywhere on the body.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/blisters\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about blisters.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Hives"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis causes itchy, raised welts \u003ca href=\"https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/skin-allergy/hives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ethat occur\u003c/a\u003e after exposure to an allergen.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWelts may be warm and mildly painful to the touch.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/hives-on-black-skin\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eHives on darker skin\u003c/a\u003e can appear raised or inflamed and might be slightly darker or lighter than your natural skin color. On lighter skin, hives usually appear red.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThey can be small, round, ring-shaped, or randomly shaped.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hives\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hives\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about hives.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Actinic keratosis"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eThis condition causes a thick, scaly, or \u003c/span\u003ecrusty skin patch\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt’s typically \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5874665/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eless than 2 cm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e or about the size of a pencil eraser.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt often appears on parts of the body that receive a lot of sun exposure, such as the hands, arms, face, scalp, and neck.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe skin patch is usually pink in color but can have a brown, tan, or gray base. This patch \u003ca href=\"https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/actinic-keratosis/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay appear\u003c/a\u003e the same color as the surrounding skin in people with darker skin. \u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/actinic-keratosis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about actinic keratosis.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Rosacea"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis chronic skin disease goes through cycles of fading and relapse.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRelapses \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/triggers/find\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay be triggered\u003c/a\u003e by spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, sunlight, stress, and the intestinal bacteria \u003cem\u003eHelicobacter pylori\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThere are four subtypes of rosacea encompassing a wide variety of symptoms.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommon symptoms include \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-redness\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efacial flushing\u003c/a\u003e, raised red bumps, skin dryness, and skin sensitivity.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeople with darker skin tones \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/what-is/skin-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay notice\u003c/a\u003e brown discoloration or dry and swollen patches of dark skin.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about rosacea.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Carbuncle"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis causes a red, painful, and irritated lump under your skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt may be \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554459/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eaccompanied\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e by fever, body aches, and fatigue.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt can also cause skin crustiness or oozing.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt may appear more violet on darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/carbuncle\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/carbuncle\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about carbuncles.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Latex allergy"},{"tagName":"p","source":"This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required. Contact 911 or local emergency services."},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis causes a rash, which may occur \u003ca href=\"https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/latex-allergy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ewithin minutes\u003c/a\u003e to hours after exposure to a latex product. It \u003ca href=\"https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-69422-1_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay be\u003c/a\u003e less visible on darker skin or appear lighter or darker than surrounding tissue.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt also causes warm, itchy wheals at the site of contact, which may take on a dry, crusted appearance with repeated exposure to latex.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAirborne latex particles may cause cough, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA severe allergy to latex can cause swelling and \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/breathing-difficulties\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edifficulty breathing\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/latex\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about latex allergies.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Eczema"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eEczema is characterized by pink, red, brown, purple, or gray, sometimes with scaly patches that flake off.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAffected areas \u003ca href=\"https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/skin-allergy/eczema/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay be\u003c/a\u003e itchy, greasy, or oily.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn light skin, eczema can cause a red rash. This rash \u003ca href=\"https://acaai.org/news/new-website-spotlights-unique-differences-of-eczema-in-people-of-color/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay appear\u003c/a\u003e brown, purple, or gray on darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHair loss may also occur in the area with the rash.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-eczema\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about eczema.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Psoriasis"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis causes scaly, silvery, sharply defined skin plaques. Darker-skinned people \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/treatment/could-have/skin-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emight also\u003c/a\u003e experience dark brown or purplish patches on the skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePatches are \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/what/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecommonly located\u003c/a\u003e on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis condition may be itchy or asymptomatic.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/photos-types-psoriasis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about psoriasis.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Cellulitis"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Cellulitis is a medical emergency. A person should contact 911 or local emergency services if they have any \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esymptoms of cellulitis\u003c/a\u003e."},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eCellulitis is caused by bacteria or fungi \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/Cellulitis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eentering\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e through a crack or cut in the skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt causes painful \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/swelling\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eswollen skin\u003c/a\u003e with or without oozing that spreads quickly.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe skin might appear red on lighter skin. However, this may be \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cellulitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eless noticeable\u003c/a\u003e on darker skin tones.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe skin may feel hot and tender to the touch.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFever, chills, and red streaking from the rash might be symptoms of a serious infection requiring medical attention.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about cellulitis.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Measles"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eSymptoms of measles include fever, sore throat, red or watery eyes, loss of appetite, cough, and runny nose.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt also causes a red rash, which spreads from the face down the body \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/measles/symptoms/signs-symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e3-5 days\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e after the first symptoms appear. This rash might be more difficult to see on darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTiny red spots with blue-white centers may appear inside the mouth.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasles \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6943953/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay cause\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e more obvious PIH in People of Color\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/rubeola-measles-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/rubeola-measles-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about measles.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Basal cell carcinoma"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eIt can cause dome-like, pink or red, shiny, and pearly areas that may have a sunk-in center, like a crater. For people with dark skin, it might \u003ca href=\"https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-skin-of-color/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eappear darker\u003c/a\u003e and less pearly.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis condition is often characterized by raised, firm, and pale areas that \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482439/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay resemble\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e a scar.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlood vessels on the growth may be visible.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt might cause easy bleeding or an oozing wound that doesn’t seem to heal, or it heals and then reappears.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/basal-cell-carcinoma\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/basal-cell-carcinoma\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about basal cell carcinoma.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Squamous cell carcinoma"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis condition \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"American Cancer Society\" rationale=\"Highly respected international organization\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cancer.org/cancer/basal-and-squamous-cell-skin-cancer/about/what-is-basal-and-squamous-cell.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eoften occurs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e in areas exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as the face, ears, and back of the hands.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt may be characterized by a scaly, reddish patch of skin, which progresses to a raised bump that continues to grow. The bump \u003ca href=\"https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-skin-of-color/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay be lighter\u003c/a\u003e on darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt can also cause a growth that bleeds easily, doesn’t heal, or heals and then reappears.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/squamous-cell-skin-cancer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/squamous-cell-skin-cancer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about squamous cell carcinoma.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Melanoma"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis is the \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"American Cancer Society\" rationale=\"Highly respected international organization\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/about/what-is-melanoma.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emost serious\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e form of skin cancer, which is more common in people with light skin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt can appear anywhere on the body as a mole that has irregularly shaped edges, asymmetrical shapes, and multiple colors. In People of Color, melanoma often appears in areas that are \u003ca href=\"https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-skin-of-color/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eless exposed\u003c/a\u003e to the sun. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt might also appear as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-moles\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emole\u003c/a\u003e that has changed color or gotten bigger over time, which is usually larger than a pencil eraser.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/melanoma-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-cancer/melanoma\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about melanoma.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Lupus"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eLupus can cause the classic butterfly rash associated with the condition, which is a warm, brown, or red rash that spreads across the cheeks and bridge of the nose like butterfly wings and worsens in the sun.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOther types of lupus cause different symptoms. For example, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/discoid-lupus\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ediscoid lupus\u003c/a\u003e can cause a scaly, disc-shaped rash that doesn’t itch or hurt. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus causes \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/scaling-skin\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003escaly red patches\u003c/a\u003e or ring shapes that are most commonly located on the shoulders, forearms, neck, and upper torso and worsen with exposure to sunlight. However, these types are \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/facts/detailed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eless common\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOther lupus symptoms \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e fatigue, headaches, fever, and swollen or painful joints.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeople of Color have a \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28941498/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003egreater chance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e of developing PIH and abnormal scarring.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/lupus-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/lupus-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about lupus.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Contact dermatitis"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis condition appears hours to days after contact with an allergen.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt causes a rash with visible borders and appears where your skin has touched the irritating substance.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe skin may be itchy, scaly, or raw. Lighter skin \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contact-dermatitis/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecan appear\u003c/a\u003e red, while darker skin may appear purple, gray, or dark brown. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt might also cause blisters that weep, ooze, or become crusty.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/contact-dermatitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/contact-dermatitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about contact dermatitis.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Vitiligo"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eVitiligo is characterized by loss of pigment in the skin \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/vitiligo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edue to\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e autoimmune destruction of the cells that give skin its color.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFocal vitiligo causes loss of skin color in only a few small areas, which may merge together.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSegmental pattern vitiligo causes depigmentation on one side of the body.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eVitiligo can also cause \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/white-hair\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epremature graying\u003c/a\u003e of the scalp or facial hair.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeople of different skin tones will usually develop skin patches much lighter than their natural skin tone. In people with darker skin, it tends to be \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/vitiligo-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emore noticeable\u003c/a\u003e, which may cause increased stigma related to the condition.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about vitiligo.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Wart"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eWarts are caused by many different types of a virus called the \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/human-papillomavirus-infection\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehuman papillomavirus (HPV)\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThey may be found on the skin or mucous membranes and can occur singly or in groups.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWarts are contagious and \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/warts-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay be passed\u003c/a\u003e to others. \u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about warts.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Chickenpox"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecan cause\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e clusters of itchy, red or brown, fluid-filled blisters in various stages of healing all over the body.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe rash is accompanied by fever, body aches, sore throat, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/appetite-decreased\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eloss of appetite\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChickenpox remains contagious until all blisters have crusted over.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChickenpox \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecan be\u003c/a\u003e harder to see on darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/chickenpox\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/chickenpox\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about chickenpox.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Seborrheic eczema"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis condition is \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551707/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003echaracterized by\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e yellow or white scaly patches that flake off.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAffected areas may be red, itchy, greasy, or oily.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeople with darker skin may also \u003ca href=\"https://jddonline.com/articles/seborrheic-dermatitis-in-skin-of-color-clinical-considerations-S1545961619P0024X/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003enotice\u003c/a\u003e hypopigmentation, or loss of skin color, in affected areas.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-dermatitis-hair-loss\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eHair loss\u003c/a\u003e may occur in the area with the rash.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about seborrheic eczema.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Keratosis pilaris"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis common skin condition is most often seen on the arms and legs but might also occur on the face, buttocks, and trunk.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt often clears up on its own by \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/keratosis-pilaris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eage 30\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt often causes bumps of skin that appear bumpy, appear slightly red, and feel rough.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSymptoms may get worse in dry weather.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe hair follicles may look darker than the surrounding skin on darker skin. They’ll usually look red or purple on lighter skin.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/cellulitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/keratosis-pilaris\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about keratosis pilaris.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Ringworm"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis condition \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecauses\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e circular, scaly rashes with a raised border.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSkin in the middle of the ring might appear clear and healthy, and the ring’s edges may spread outward.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe skin often feels itchy.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe ring is usually red or pink on light skin and \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/ringworm-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ebrown or gray\u003c/a\u003e on darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about ringworm.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Melasma"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis common skin condition causes dark patches to appear on the face and — rarely — the neck, chest, or arms.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMelasma is \u003ca href=\"https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/melasma-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emore common\u003c/a\u003e in pregnant people (chloasma) and individuals with a darker skin color or heavy sun exposure.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt might not cause other symptoms beyond \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/discolored-skin-patches\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eskin discoloration\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt may go away on its own within a year or may become permanent.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/melasma\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/melasma\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about melasma.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Impetigo"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eThis condition is \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/impetigo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecommon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e in babies and children.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt usually causes an irritating rash, which is often located in the area around the mouth, chin, and nose.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt might also cause fluid-filled blisters that pop easily and form a honey-colored crust.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/impetigo/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay be harder\u003c/a\u003e to see on darker skin.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/impetigo\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/impetigo\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLearn more about impetigo.\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"id":"permanent-disorders","title":"Permanent disorders","isCollapsable":false,"header":["What are lifelong skin conditions?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Some chronic skin conditions present from birth, while others appear suddenly later."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The cause of these disorders isn’t always known. Many permanent skin disorders have effective treatments that enable extended periods of remission. However, they’re incurable, and symptoms can reappear at any time."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Examples of chronic skin conditions \u003ca href=\"https://www.pharmacologyeducation.org/therapeutics/skin-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003erosacea\u003c/a\u003e, which is characterized by small, pus-filled bumps on the face\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/photos-types-psoriasis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epsoriasis\u003c/a\u003e, which causes scaly, itchy, and dry plaques\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003evitiligo\u003c/a\u003e, which results in large, irregular patches of lighter skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eeczema\u003c/a\u003e, which causes itchy, red, dry, and irritated skin.\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"disorders-in-children","title":"Disorders in children","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Skin disorders in children"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Skin disorders are common in children. Children can experience many of the same skin conditions as adults. Infants and toddlers are also at risk of diaper-related skin problems."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Since children have more frequent exposure to other children and germs, they may also develop skin disorders that rarely occur in adults."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Many childhood skin problems disappear with age, but children can also inherit permanent skin disorders. In most cases, doctors can treat childhood skin disorders with topical creams, medicated lotions, or condition-specific drugs."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Common childhood skin disorders \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/injuries/skin-injuries/skin-rashes-in-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eeczema\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/diaper-rash\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ediaper rash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eseborrheic dermatitis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/chickenpox\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003echickenpox\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/rubeola-measles-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emeasles\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/warts\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ewarts\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/types-of-acne\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eacne\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/fifth-disease\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efifth disease\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hives\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehives\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eringworm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-infection\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003erashes from bacterial or fungal infections\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/allergic-reaction\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003erashes from allergic reactions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"symptoms","title":"Symptoms","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Symptoms of skin disorders"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Skin conditions have a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms on your skin that appear due to common problems aren’t always the result of a skin disorder. Such symptoms can include blisters from new shoes or chafing from tight pants."},{"tagName":"p","source":"However, skin problems with no obvious cause may indicate the presence of a skin disorder that requires treatment."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Skin irregularities that are typically symptoms of a skin disorder \u003ca href=\"https://medlineplus.gov/skinconditions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/raised-skin-bump\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eraised bumps\u003c/a\u003e that are red or white\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/rashes\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003erash\u003c/a\u003e, which might be painful or \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/itching\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eitchy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003escaly or rough skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-peeling-skin\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epeeling skin\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/stasis-dermatitis-and-ulcers\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eulcers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eopen sores or \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-lesions\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elesions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-skin\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edry, cracked skin\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ediscolored patches of skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efleshy bumps, warts, or other skin growths\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/managing-skin-cancer/typical-vs-atypical-moles\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003echanges in mole color or size\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eloss of skin pigment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eexcessive \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-blushing-flushing\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eflushing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"causes","title":"Causes","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Causes of skin disorders"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Common known causes of skin disorders \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/skin-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ebacteria trapped in skin pores and hair follicles\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efungus, parasites, or microorganisms living on the skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eviruses\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea weakened immune system\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003econtact with allergens, irritants, or another person’s infected skin\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003egenetic factors\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eillnesses affecting the thyroid, immune system, kidneys, and other body systems\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Numerous health conditions and lifestyle factors can also lead to the development of certain skin disorders. Some skin conditions have no known cause."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Inflammatory bowel disease"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/inflammatory-bowel-disease\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eInflammatory bowel disease\u003c/a\u003e is a term for a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. These bowel-related disorders often cause skin problems."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Some rugs used to treat these diseases \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29869804/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay increase\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e the chance of developing psoriasis."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Diabetes"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Many people with diabetes \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-your-skin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eexperience\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e a skin problem due to their condition at some point."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Some of these skin disorders only affect people with \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ediabetes\u003c/a\u003e. Others occur more frequently in people with diabetes because the disease increases the risk of infection and blood circulation problems."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/skin-problems\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eDiabetes-related skin conditions\u003c/a\u003e include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ebacterial infections, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/recurring-boils\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eboils\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/stye\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003estyes\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/folliculitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efolliculitis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efungal infections, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/athletes-foot\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eathlete’s foot\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eringworm\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/effective-yeast-infection-remedies\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eyeast infections\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/acanthosis-nigricans\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eacanthosis nigricans\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/diabetic-blisters\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ediabetic blisters\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/diabetic-dermopathy\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ediabetic dermopathy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/skin-problems\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edigital sclerosis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Lupus"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/systemic-lupus-erythematosus\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLupus\u003c/a\u003e is a chronic inflammatory disease that can damage the skin, joints, or organs inside the body. Common skin problems that occur from lupus \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/basics/symptoms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003ea red, butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eround lesions on the face and head\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ethick, red, scaly lesions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ered, ring-shaped lesions on body parts exposed to sunlight\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eflat rash on the face and body that looks like a sunburn\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003evasculitis, which is red, purple, or black spots on the fingers and toes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esores inside the mouth and nose\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003etiny red spots on the legs\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Pregnancy"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Pregnancy \u003ca href=\"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-changes-in-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecauses\u003c/a\u003e significant changes in hormone levels that may lead to skin problems. Preexisting skin problems may change or get worse during pregnancy. Most skin conditions that arise during pregnancy go away after the baby is born. Others require medical attention during pregnancy."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Common skin conditions caused by pregnancy include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003estretch marks\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/melasma\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emelasma\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bullous-pemphigoid\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epemphigoid\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/puppps-rash\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epruritic urticarial papules and plaques\u003c/a\u003e (polymorphic eruption of pregnancy)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/eczema-during-pregnancy\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eeczema\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Stress"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Stress \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5885122/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecan cause\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e hormonal imbalances, which may trigger or aggravate skin disorders. \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/stress-skin\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eStress-related skin problems\u003c/a\u003e include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/eczema-stress\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eeczema\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/triggers-to-avoid\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epsoriasis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-acne\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eacne\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/rosacea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003erosacea\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/ichthyosis-vulgaris\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eichthyosis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/vitiligo-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003evitiligo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hives\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehives\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/seborrheic-dermatitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eseborrheic dermatitis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-areata\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ealopecia areata\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Sun"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The sun can cause many different skin disorders. Some are common and harmless, while others are rare or life threatening. Knowing if the sun causes or worsens your skin disorder is important for treating it properly."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Sunlight exposure \u003ca href=\"https://uihc.org/health-topics/skin-problems-due-sun-exposure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay cause or aggravate\u003c/a\u003e the following conditions:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003emoles\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ewrinkles\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/sunburn-blisters\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esunburn\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/actinic-keratosis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eactinic keratosis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-skin-cancer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eskin cancer\u003c/a\u003e, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/basal-cell-carcinoma\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ebasal cell carcinoma\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/squamous-cell-skin-cancer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esquamous cell carcinoma\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/melanoma-pictures\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emelanoma\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/photosensitivity\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ephotosensitivity\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"treatment","title":"Treatment","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Treating skin disorders"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Many skin disorders are treatable. Common treatment methods for skin conditions \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/books/edition/Atlas_of_Skin_Disorders/g_pmDwAAQBAJ?hl=en\u0026gbpv=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eantihistamines\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emedicated creams and ointments\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eantibiotics\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esteroid injections\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003elaser therapy\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003etargeted prescription medications\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ebiologics\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Skin flare-ups"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Not all skin disorders respond to treatment, and some conditions go away without treatment."},{"tagName":"p","source":"People with permanent skin conditions often go through periods of severe symptom flares. Sometimes people are able to force incurable conditions into remission. However, most skin conditions reappear due to certain triggers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/books/edition/Atlas_of_Skin_Disorders/g_pmDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esuch as\u003c/a\u003e stress or illness."},{"tagName":"p","source":"You can often treat skin disorders that are temporary and cosmetic with:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003emedicated makeup\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eover-the-counter (OTC) skin care products\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003egood hygiene practices\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esmall lifestyle adjustments, such as making certain dietary changes\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"prevention","title":"Prevention","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Preventing skin disorders"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Certain skin disorders aren’t preventable, including genetic conditions and some skin problems due to other illnesses. However, it’s possible to prevent some skin disorders."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Follow these tips to \u003ca href=\"https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/skin-infection/prevention-disinfection.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eprevent\u003c/a\u003e infectious skin disorders:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eWash your hands with soap and warm water frequently.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid sharing eating utensils and drinking glasses with other people.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct contact with the skin of other people who have an infection.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClean things in public spaces, such as gym equipment, before using them.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDon’t share personal items like blankets, hairbrushes, or swimsuits.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSleep for at least 7 hours each night.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrink plenty of water.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive physical or emotional stress.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEat a nutritious diet.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGet vaccinated for infectious skin conditions, such as chickenpox.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Noncontagious skin disorders"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Noninfectious skin disorders, such as acne and atopic dermatitis, are sometimes preventable. Prevention techniques vary depending on the condition. Here are some tips for preventing some noninfectious skin disorders:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eWash your face with a gentle cleanser and water every day.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse moisturizer.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid environmental and dietary allergens.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with harsh chemicals or other irritants.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSleep for at least 7 hours each night, as many skin conditions \u003ca href=\"https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(22)00992-6/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecan worsen\u003c/a\u003e due to lack of sleep.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrink plenty of water.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEat a balanced diet.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProtect your skin from excessive cold, heat, and wind.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Learning about proper skin care and treatment for skin disorders can be very important for skin health. Some conditions require a doctor’s attention, while you can address others safely at home."},{"tagName":"p","source":"You should learn about your symptoms or condition and talk with a doctor to determine the best treatment methods."}]},{"id":"fa-qs","title":"FAQs","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Frequently asked questions"],"body":[{"tagName":"h3","source":"What skin conditions affect mental health?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Having a skin condition can be distressing. You may experience itching or pain, and if the rash is visible, it can be distressing. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"All this can have a negative impact on mental health. That said, researchers also \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7775076/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ebelieve\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e there may be a biological link between stress and other psychological problems and skin symptoms such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, itching, hives, and more. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"In addition, there are diseases, such as Lupus, that affect both the brain and the skin, causing both mood and skin-related symptoms."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"What are the top 10 skin diseases?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"According to a \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"JAMA\" rationale=\"Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.jamanetwork.com/ama/content_public/journal/derm/938529/doi200030supp1_prod.pdf?Expires=1710311382\u0026Signature=U4g9oat1PlZ-SWh-TNPv-nsxRSrotgpMPE3BRyCN4NmVVVb92aJJKF7TGNdxhJl0XRTeQpIW9BdF2n9XmldN-CTGZZ7PaBwxlAQUq2pUHlpgZUgNnhnIQ65T5CYQ39-K1JCTOebVZOlkHnn9sn7xDunSXU~7n~QcgLvP6Y1lwUjeqZDlIDL-TWOTvI49sLZqjDdsVjg7qVdqNSGqWMPLVXmoueLTCvDFhGyYTPCUVdJiHJC8-p~5l0ofBalQYY0msr29F3bTZNGju7pKqYeSK6SGmY1ka33pShQG4c9Fottw7GYYxeTWqWY3gGQbx8GFkwiXEq1LfJ~pSqn7d56f3A__\u0026Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e2017 study\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, the most common skin conditions in the United States are:"},{"tagName":"ol","source":"\u003cli\u003eOther skin conditions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/difference-between-eczema-and-dermatitis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edermatitis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/acne\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eacne\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eviral skin diseases\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epsoriasis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efungal skin diseases\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehives (urticaria)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003enonspecific itchy skin (pruritus)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/scabies\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003escabies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/alopecia-areata\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ealopecia areata\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The research article specifies that “other skin conditions” include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003esunburn \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003elice\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efly and other infestations\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/pilonidal-cyst-home-treatment\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epilonidal cyst\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/pemphigus-vulgaris\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epemphigus\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/bullous-pemphigoid\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epemphigoid \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/lichenification\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elichen simplex chronicus\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/pityriasis-rosea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epityriasis rosea \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/lichen-planus\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elichen planus\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/erythema-multiforme\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eerythema multiforme \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/erythema-nodosum\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eerythema nodosum\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"What skin conditions cannot be cured?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A few examples of chronic skin conditions include rosacea, psoriasis, and vitiligo. While these conditions can’t be cured, there are treatments that can help manage symptoms."},{"tagName":"script","attributes":{"type":"application/ld+json"},"source":"\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What are the top 10 skin diseases?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"According to a 2017 study, the most common skin conditions in the United States are:\n\nOther skin conditions\n\ndermatitis\n\nacne\n\nviral skin diseases\n\npsoriasis\n\nfungal skin diseases\n\nhives (urticaria)\n\nnonspecific itchy skin (pruritus)\n\nscabies\n\nalopecia areata\n\nThe research article specifies that \\\"other skin conditions\\\" include:\nsunburn \n\nlice\n\nfly and other infestations\n\npilonidal cyst \n\npemphigus\n\npemphigoid \n\nlichen simplex chronicus \n\npityriasis rosea \n\nlichen planus\n\nerythema multiforme \n\nerythema nodosum\"\n }\n },{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What skin conditions cannot be cured?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"A few examples of chronic skin conditions include rosacea, psoriasis, and vitiligo. 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If you experience any new or unusual skin symptoms, it’s a good idea to have them evaluated by a doctor."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/es/enfermedades-de-la-piel\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eRead this article in Spanish.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://care.healthline.com/find-care/specialty/dermatology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eIf you need help finding a dermatologist, then check out our FindCare tool here.\u003c/a\u003e"}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"propsFor":{"articleResources":[{"displayLink":"niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne","link":"https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Acne. 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