20 images of common skin diseases

20 images of common skin diseases

In this article, we will show 20 images of common skin diseases. All may present to a GP or dermatologist.

1. Acne

• Acne is commonly located on the face, neck, shoulders, chest and upper back

2. Cold sore

• This condition causes a red, painful, fluid-filled blister that appears near the mouth and lips. It is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

3. Hives

• This causes itchy, raised welts that occur after exposure to an allergen

4. Warts and verrucas

• Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV).

5. Eczema

• Especially affecting the flexor surfaces (front of elbow and back of knee); on light skin, eczema can cause a red rash. This rash may appear brown, purple, or gray on darker skin

6. Psoriasis

• This causes scaly, silvery, sharply defined skin plaques; commonly located on the scalp, lower back and extensor surfaces (back of elbows, front of knees)

7. Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a medical emergency. A person should go to A&E if they have any symptoms of cellulitis.

• Cellulitis is caused by bacteria entering through a crack or cut in the skin; often requiring rapid medical attention

8. Basal cell carcinoma

• It can cause dome-like, pink or red, shiny, and pearly areas that may have a sunk-in centre, like a crater; often occur on the face, especially near the eyes and nose

9. Squamous cell carcinoma

• This condition often occurs in areas exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as the face, ears, and back of the hands; characterised by a scaly, reddish patch of skin, which progresses to a raised bump that continues to grow

10. Melanoma

• This is the most serious form of skin cancer, which is more common in people with light skin. It can appear anywhere on the body as a mole that has irregularly shaped edges, asymmetrical shapes, and multiple colours

11. Contact dermatitis

• May resemble a burn; often found on hands and forearms

12. Seborrheic eczema

• Yellow or white scaly patches that flake off

13. Nappy rash

• Located on areas that have contact with a nappy; skin looks red and wet, and may be warm to the touch.

14. Fifth disease

• Caused by parvovirus, it is a common and highly contagious childhood illness; sometimes called ‘slapped-cheek disease’

15. Fleabites

• Usually located in clusters on lower legs and feet

16. Hand, foot, and mouth disease

• Caused by viruses that are part of the enterovirus family

17. Impetigo

• A bacterial infection typically due to either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes

18. Ringworm

• Ringworm is a fungus not a worm; itchy, circular scaly patches with raised borders

19. Rosacea

• Chronic (long-term) skin disease that goes through cycles of fading and relapse; Donald Trump has rosacea

  Donald Trump’s rosacea

20. Sunburn

Summary

We have shown you 20 images of common skin diseases. We hope it has been helpful.

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