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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Symptoms: Dry, itchy skin, red patches. Common Treatments: Emollients, topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators.
Acne
Symptoms: Blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, oily skin. Common Treatments: Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics.
Cellulitis
Symptoms: Skin redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth. Common Treatments: Oral or intravenous antibiotics.
Melanoma
Symptoms: Dark moles that change in size, shape, or color. Common Treatments: Surgical removal, chemotherapy, immunotherapy.
Rosacea
Symptoms: Facial redness, swollen red bumps, eye problems. Common Treatments: Topical medications, oral antibiotics, laser therapy.
Psoriasis
Symptoms: Red patches of skin covered with silvery scales, itching. Common Treatments: Topical corticosteroids, phototherapy, systemic treatments.
Scabies
Symptoms: Intense itching, especially at night, pimple-like rash. Common Treatments: Prescription scabicidal lotions, oral medications, antihistamines.
Contact Dermatitis
Symptoms: Red rash, itching, dry patches, blisters. Common Treatments: Avoiding allergen/irritant, topical corticosteroids, oral medications.
Warts
Symptoms: Small, fleshy bumps, grainy skin growth. Common Treatments: Cryotherapy, salicylic acid, surgical removal.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Symptoms: Painful rash, blisters, itching, fever. Common Treatments: Antiviral drugs, pain medication, corticosteroids.
Impetigo
Symptoms: Red sores that pop easily, honey-colored crusts. Common Treatments: Topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Symptoms: Pearly or waxy bumps, flat flesh-colored lesions. Common Treatments: Surgical excision, Mohs surgery, radiation therapy.
Vitiligo
Symptoms: White patches on the skin, premature whitening of hair. Common Treatments: Steroid creams, calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy.
Ringworm (Tinea)
Symptoms: Red, itchy, scaly ring-shaped rash. Common Treatments: Antifungal creams, oral antifungal medications.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Symptoms: Scaly patches, red skin, stubborn dandruff. Common Treatments: Medicated shampoos, antifungal medications, topical corticosteroids.
Hives (Urticaria)
Symptoms: Swelling, itching, red or skin-colored welts. Common Treatments: Antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, epinephrine.
Alopecia Areata
Symptoms: Sudden hair loss in round patches. Common Treatments: Corticosteroids injections, topical minoxidil, immune therapy.
Keratosis Pilaris
Symptoms: Small acne-like bumps, rough patches on arms and thighs. Common Treatments: Exfoliating creams, topical retinoids, moisturizers with urea.
Pityriasis Rosea
Symptoms: Oval rash that starts as a herald patch, itching. Common Treatments: Topical steroids, antihistamines, UV light therapy.
Actinic Keratosis
Symptoms: Rough, scaly patches on sun-exposed skin. Common Treatments: Cryotherapy, topical chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy.
Bullous Pemphigoid
Symptoms: Large, fluid-filled blisters, severe itching. Common Treatments: Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatory drugs.
Scalp Folliculitis
Symptoms: Small, itchy pustules on the scalp. Common Treatments: Antibacterial shampoos, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics.
Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac Dermatitis
Symptoms: Red, itchy rash, blisters, swelling. Common Treatments: Antihistamines, calamine lotion, corticosteroid cream.
Granuloma Annulare
Symptoms: Ring-shaped or circular lesions typically on hands and feet. Common Treatments: Corticosteroid creams, cryotherapy, light therapy.
Morphea
Symptoms: Discolored patches on the skin, typically oval-shaped. Common Treatments: Phototherapy, topical steroids, immunosuppressive agents.
Folliculitis
Symptoms: Red or white-headed pimples around hair follicles, itching. Common Treatments: Topical antibiotics, antifungal medications, antiseptic washes.
Dyshidrotic Eczema
Symptoms: Small, itchy blisters on hands and feet, flaking. Common Treatments: High-potency topical steroids, moisturizers, PUVA therapy.
Tinea Versicolor
Symptoms: Patches of skin discoloration, mild itching, scaling. Common Treatments: Antifungal creams, shampoos, oral antifungal drugs.
Lichen Sclerosus
Symptoms: White, thin, wrinkled patches of skin, severe itching. Common Treatments: High-potency topical steroids, ultraviolet light therapy, circumcision for males if severe and only affecting the foreskin.
Urticarial Vasculitis
Symptoms: Hives that last longer than typical urticaria, often painful. Common Treatments: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antihistamines, corticosteroids.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Symptoms: Blistering and peeling of the skin, mucous membrane sores, fever. Common Treatments: Hospitalization, IV steroids, supportive care.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Symptoms: Small, painless bumps with a central dimple. Common Treatments: Cryotherapy, curettage, topical therapy.
Angioedema
Symptoms: Swelling under the skin, pain, redness around eyes/lips. Common Treatments: Antihistamines, corticosteroids, ecallantide for hereditary types.
Lichen Planus
Symptoms: Shiny, flat-topped bumps, often purplish, itching. Common Treatments: Corticosteroids, antihistamines, phototherapy.
Intertrigo
Symptoms: Red or brown rash in skin folds, raw skin, itching. Common Treatments: Antifungal creams, anti-inflammatory agents, barrier creams.
Herpes Simplex
Symptoms: Painful blisters or ulcers at the site of infection, fever. Common Treatments: Antiviral medications, topical anesthetics, pain relievers.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Symptoms: Painful lumps under the skin, abscesses, scarring. Common Treatments: Antibiotics, biologic drugs, surgery.
Seborrheic Keratosis
Symptoms: Noncancerous skin growths, brown, black or light tan. Common Treatments: Cryosurgery, laser therapy, curettage.
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Symptoms: Rash, itching, redness in skin folds or moist areas. Common Treatments: Antifungal creams, powders, oral antifungal medication.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Symptoms: Firm red nodules, flat sores with scaly crusts. Common Treatments: Surgical excision, cryosurgery, photodynamic therapy.
Xerosis (Dry Skin)
Symptoms: Flaking, roughness, itching, cracked skin. Common Treatments: Moisturizing creams, ointments, adjusting bathing habits.
Lupus Rash (Cutaneous Lupus)
Symptoms: Butterfly-shaped rash on the face, photosensitivity. Common Treatments: Anti-inflammatory medications, antimalarial drugs, topical steroids.
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Symptoms: Painful blisters and sores on mucous membranes and skin. Common Treatments: Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, biologic therapies.
Harlequin Ichthyosis
Symptoms: Thick, diamond-shaped scales across the body, facial deformities. Common Treatments: Oral retinoids, rigorous skincare routine.
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