Published a list of the rarest skin diseases
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Probably, you already had to deal with some common skin diseases, for example, herpes. But some skin diseases are rare and can indicate serious diseases.
Vitiligo
This disease is caused by the inability of the body to produce melanin, which gives the skin its natural color and is expressed in the disorder of pigmentation. Foci can occur in any area of the skin.
Albinism
People with this rare disease lack the pigment of hair, skin, iridescent and pigmented membranes of the eye. The skin not only looks very bright, it lacks natural protection from the sun.
[Threadlike warts
They can be either corporal or dark brown, often on a pedicel. Often appear on the neck, lips and eyelids.
Impetigo
This disease causes a person to comb the sore spot. It is contagious and often the problem of children's groups. On the skin are formed rash bubble-pustular character.
Allergy to poison ivy
Occurs when the skin is directly contacted with a poisonous plant. It does not pose a serious health risk, however, an itchy bladder appears on the contact site, which turns into a rash.
Hives
It can be caused by the use of nuts, shellfish, and by taking certain medications. Also, the onset of urticaria can cause heat or cold.
Eczema
It is a chronic skin disease that is characterized by itching and scaly rashes. People with eczema often have a family history of allergic diseases, for example, asthma and hay fever.
Rosacea
Reminiscent of acne, but it is a chronic inflammation of the skin, which causes reddening of the face and forms small, red, pus-filled cones or pustules on the skin.
Lichen
It is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, which can affect the entire body, the scalp, the groin and legs. The itching has very sharp edges.
Rinofima
Heavy skin disease, which is characterized by redness and inflammation. In people with this disease, the skin on the nose becomes denser, uneven and may take a yellowish tinge. It does not look very aesthetic, because the nose becomes like a potato, and sometimes it is heavily deformed.
Chicken pox / chicken pox
Chicken pox causes the herpes virus. Symptoms of this disease are a bubble rash and fever.