People tend not to seek professional help when faced with skin disorders. Most individuals are more comfortable with over the counter medications. While some feel professional help may be too expensive, others do not feel any sense of urgency. Not every skin condition can be tackled using over the counter medications. Some stubborn diseases require a skin care professional intervention for complete cure.
- Acne
Acne is one of the most popular skin problems in the world today. Acne is a skin condition that is usually characterized by pimples on different parts the skin. The face is the most affected area due to infected or inflamed Sebaceous glands. It is also prevalent among adolescent and young adults although some adults also have this problem due to hormonal changes. The small holes in the skin gland connect to oil glands producing sebum. The skin pores connect to the follicle. Oil transports dead skin cells to the surface of the skin causing pimples. Acne can cause lots of anguish to the affected person. When pinched pimples cause pain and often leave a black spot on the face. The good news is that acne can be defeated successfully with over the counter medications. On the event that this method proves futile then affected persons can seek a Boca Raton skin care professional for help.
- Seborrheic Eczema
Seborrheic eczema or dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions in the world. Individuals affected experience skin redness, dandruff and scaly skin patches. It most often affects the face and scalp, but can also affect other parts of the body like the upper chest, back, and lower waist. In infants, this condition is called crib cap. It appears within the first few weeks but disappears on its own after some time. In adults, however, there may be an increasing need for seeking out professional help especially after over the counter medications have not been effective.
- Psoriasis
About 7.5 million individuals are living with psoriasis in the United States. Psoriasis is a recurrent skin disease that is caused by skin cells that grow too quickly and build up into thick clusters. It can appear in any region on the skin, but it is commonly found at the back of the neck. It is deep-seated and often difficult to treat completely. Any individual that has this condition is encouraged to seek out professional help. This is because psoriasis can be a symptom of something even more serious. There is the scalp psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis and nail psoriasis.
- Bedsores (pressure sores/ulcers)
Bedsores are also called decubitus ulcers. They appear after prolonged pressure has cut off blood flow causing the skin and other tissues to die. 12-15hours of pressure is enough to cause this condition although it would not be noticed until some days later when the outer skin begins to break off. This is why coma patients are physically adjusted on their beds from time to time.
Individuals who notice any of the above skin conditions should not hesitate to seek professional help. Nothing is more exciting that having a beautiful and smooth skin.
