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6 common skin conditions
There are over 1,200 disorders of the skin more than for any other body organ. Of the elderly, 90 percent have one or more skin disorders. Following are just six of the most common.
1. Dermatitis is a catch-all term for a number of similar skin conditions in which the skin is irritated, inflamed and may have a rash or raised surface. Eczema, allergy-triggered contact dermatitis, cercarial dermatitis (swimmers itch), diaper rash, cradle cap and dandruff are all forms of dermatitis.
2. Actinic keratoses (AKs) are the result of over-exposure to the sun. AKs vary widely in appearance. Some are a rough, often crusty, patch of skin up to the size of a quarter. Others look like a common rash that does not go away, a brown area similar to an age spot or a growth that resembles a horn or knob. AKs come in many colors, from skin tone to brown, purple and black. Because AKs can become cancerous, its important to check with your dermatologist if you suspect you have one.
3. Psoriasis is a challenging chronic disease usually identified by areas of red skin covered with silver, flaky skin patches. It occurs when the immune system sends skin cell production into overdrive. More severe forms of psoriasis can attack the bodys joints. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, your dermatologist can help you find effective treatments for controlling the symptoms.
4. Acne, the most common skin disease, affects 60 million Americans. Yet, according to The American Dermatologist Association, only 11 percent seek medical treatment.
5. Vitiligo eliminates pigment from the skin and is so common that it occurs in about one of every 100 people. Vitiligo can be emotionally distressing because the loss of pigment leaves striking patches of very light skin.
6. Skin cancer is diagnosed in approximately 1 million Americans each year. Most forms of skin cancer are treatable, especially if they are caught early. You are at greatest risk if you have fair hair or skin and light-colored eyes.
Dermatologists own skin secrets
1 Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp from bathing to lock in moisture.
2 Use moisturizer before applying your makeup foundation. Then lightly pat more moisturizer on top.
3 Puffy eyes? Dark Circles? Apply used, refrigerated coffee pods (individual servings in what look like tea bags) to your eyes for about 10 minutes. The caffeine and cold reduce swelling. Eye moisturizer with vitamin K can help reduce the visibility of blood vessels under your eyes.
4 Always wash your face before you go to bed to prevent makeup, moisturizers and oils from seeping into your pores.
5 Do not shave the minute you pop out of bed, gentlemen. Wait about half an hour to let your facial muscles firm up, which helps the hairs move upright. Then shave with the directing of your beard to reduce ingrown hairs.
6 Your skin reacts to changes in the seasons, so don not use the same products all year.
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