DERMATOLOGY

Acne-is the term for pimples.  It occurs in many young  children and adults.  Ninety percent of all people will have acne part of their life.  Acne is usually on the face, but it can extend to the neck, chest, upper arms, back, and legs.

Athletes foot-is a fungal infection of the top layer of the feet and is seen on kids and adults.  Itching is very common when it comes to athletes foot.  Athletes foot is usually on the instep or between the toes.  It is caused by sweaty feet and when a shoe gives a warm, moist environment.

                                                                                  

Hair loss-can be caused by stress, emotional disorders, or fungal infections.  Also, childbirth, high fever, severe infections, thyroid disease, incorrect dieting, cancer treatments, surgery, hormone imbalances, and improper grooming can cause hair loss.

                                             

Moles-can appear anywhere on the skin.  The color can range from red, brown, blue, gray, and black.  They could be flat, slightly raised, smooth, rough, and may have dark hairs.  It can contain skin cancer.  Everyone has moles, some change and some do not change.

                                               

Psoriasis-is a skin condition witch shows up as a rash with a dry, silvery, scaling patches and can flare up for no reason at all.  It is found mostly on the elbows, knees, scalp, chest, and can be on toe and fingernails.  It starts as a child and goes on throughout life.  The cause is unknown but scientists think that it is from family history.

                                                

Vascular birthmarks-are red, blue, or purple color.  They are blood vessel skin markings.  A baby can develop them as soon as they are born.  The cause is unknown. It is usually harmless, painless, and to have no effect on your general health.

                                                

Warts-a viral infection on the top layer of skin.  They are commonly on the hands and feet.  Colors can from, skin color, pink, brown, and even white.  They appear as tiny, hard bumps. 

                                                

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