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Your skin is an indicator of your overall health. A red, itchy or inflamed area on your body could indicate an underlying problem.

Healthcare providers assess the size, shape, location and color of bumps or blisters to diagnose a skin condition. If necessary, they may take a sample of your skincare brightening for testing purposes.

Acne

Acne is a common skin condition that typically begins during puberty when the sebaceous glands produce more oil. This extra oil can clog pores on the skin, leading to an outbreak of pimples.

In severe cases, acne can develop into cysts or pus-filled pimples that are difficult to eliminate and leave your skin looking blemished and inflamed.

Good news: For most people with acne, an effective treatment exists. Your doctor can assist in finding the appropriate prescription or over-the-counter medication that works for you.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an affliction that can affect people of all ages, caused by an issue with the immune system.

Your immune system normally responds to infection by attacking invading bacteria, but in people with psoriasis their T-cells mistakenly attack healthy skin cells instead. This overactive immune response causes the deepest layer of skin to produce new cells more rapidly than usual and forms thick and itchy plaques known as plaques.

Nails can also be affected, leading to loosening and breaking off (onycholysis). Other symptoms of acne include itching and dry, itchy skin patches.

Eczema

Eczema is a common condition that causes itchy, dry patches of skin. For most people, the condition improves with age and using a good moisturizing toner; however, some may have it on and off throughout their lifetime.

A skin doctor can assist you in finding the appropriate treatment for your eczema. They may also suggest developing a skincare routine to manage symptoms and prevent future flare-ups.

Your doctor can suggest medications, ointments and creams to reduce itching and inflammation. They may also suggest other treatments like biofeedback, stress reduction and meditation as possible solutions.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness, flushing and small bumps similar to acne. While it can be an aggravating issue to live with, there are treatments available that will help manage symptoms and enhance your appearance.

A doctor can diagnose rosacea by inspecting your skin and asking about the symptoms you are experiencing. They will look for enlarged blood vessels as well as small red or pus-filled bumps on your face.

Treatments can reduce redness and swelling by restricting blood flow to the skin. Doctors prescribe topical creams or gels containing metronidazole, azelaic acid, brimonidine gel, sulfacetamide sodium or ivermectin as well as oral antibiotics to this end.

Dry Skin

Dry skin can be caused by various factors, including the weather. It could also be brought on by certain health conditions like diabetes and thyroid disease.

Additionally, some medications can cause dry skin as well. Examples include some antibiotics, antifungal creams and certain antihistamines.

You can help combat dry skin by avoiding harsh soaps, taking shorter baths, and applying moisturizers several times a day.

But if the dry skin persists and you haven’t found relief, it could be time to consult a physician.

Your doctor will want to know how long you’ve had dry skin, whether it has gotten worse or better, and what steps you are taking to care for it. After that, they can decide the most suitable course of action.