Recognizing the Conditions and Symptoms
Acne
Acne
Symptoms of Acne
- Persistent pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads
- Deep, painful cysts or nodules
- Scarring and hyperpigmentation from acne
- Excessive oiliness or dryness of the skin
- Redness or inflammation around breakouts
- White or yellow pus-filled lesions
- Enlarged pores
- Pain or tenderness in affected areas
- Skin texture changes or roughness
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Symptoms of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Red, inflamed, and itchy patches of skin
- Dry, cracked, or scaly skin
- Intense itching, especially at night
- Swelling or puffy skin
- Blisters that may ooze and crust over
- Thickened, leathery skin from chronic scratching
- Darkened areas of skin
- Sensitivity to various irritants or allergens
- Skin infections due to scratching
- Rashes that appear suddenly or flare up periodically
Psoriasis
Psoriasis
Symptoms of Psoriasis
- Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales
- Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
- Itching, burning, or soreness in affected areas
- Thickened, pitted, or ridged nails
- Swollen and stiff joints
- Rapid skin cell turnover leading to thick patches
- Flaking or shedding of scales
- Painful, inflamed joints (psoriatic arthritis)
- Skin lesions that vary in size and severity
- Patches that can appear anywhere on the body
Rosacea
Rosacea
Symptoms of Rosacea
- Persistent redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead
- Visible blood vessels or swelling
- Bumps or pus-filled pimples
- Thickened skin, especially on the nose (rhinophyma)
- Burning or stinging sensations on the face
- Dry, rough, or scaly skin
- Swollen, red, or irritated eyes (ocular rosacea)
- Tendency to flush or blush easily
- Enlarged pores
- Raised red patches (plaques) on the skin
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Symptoms of Skin Cancer
- New growths or unusual moles that change in size, shape, or color
- Sores that do not heal
- Rough or scaly red patches
- Wart-like growths
- Dark lesions on the palms, soles, fingertips, or toes
- Changes in the surface of a mole (oozing, bleeding, or becoming scaly)
- Irregular borders on moles or spots
- Multiple colors within a single lesion
- Asymmetry in moles or spots
- Itching, tenderness, or pain in a mole or spot
Fungal Infections
Fungal Infections
Symptoms of Fungal Infections
- Red, itchy, or scaly skin in the affected area
- Thick, discolored, or brittle nails
- Blisters or cracking skin, particularly between toes
- White patches inside the mouth (oral thrush)
- Ring-shaped, red, and itchy rash (ringworm)
- Red, swollen, and warm skin (cellulitis)
- Foul-smelling discharge
- Scalp flaking or hair loss (scalp ringworm)
- Persistent itchiness
- Peeling or cracking of the skin