Acne

Acne is a disease that affects the skin's oil glands. When the follicle of an oil gland becomes clogged with oil, skin cells, and bacteria, it's called a pimple. Several pimples occurring in the same area are known as acne.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes areas of thickened, swollen, and red skin, often covered with silver scales especially on knees, elbows, or scalp. Psoriasis occurs when the body's immune system mistakes healthy cells for dangerous substances.

Eczema

Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked. It is a longterm, or chronic, condition. Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the most common form of eczema. It mainly affects children, but can continue into adulthood. The exact cause of atopic eczema is unknown. However, it often occurs in people who get allergies ("atopic" means sensitivity to allergens).

Urticarea / Hives

Urticarea / Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine. They can also change shape, disappear, and reappear within minutes or hours. Hives may be uncomfortable, but they generally are harmless and disappear on their own.

White Patches/ Leucoderma / Vitiligo

White Patches/ Leucoderma / Vitiligo is a rare skin disease characterized by white spots and patches. This occurs due to loss of melanin, a dark pigment which gives color to skin. It may begin with a small patch but slowly and steadily spreads throughout the body.

Tinea versicolor

Tinea versicolor: The condition is most common in adolescent and young adult males. Ittypically occurs in hot climates. The main symptom is patches of discolored skin with sharp borders (edges) and fine scales. The patches are often dark reddish-tan in color. The most common sites are the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck.

Warts

Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).

Other skin diseases include

• Atopic dermatitis
• Lichen Planus
• pigmentary disorders
• Fungus infections
• Bacterial infections
• allergic disorders
• Herpes genitalis
• Dandruff
• Hair loss