Sunday, 13 December 2015

Skin and Eye Conditions

Boil - skin infection that happens in a hair follicle or gland, the skin turns red then lumps appear on the affected area

Scabies - is a contagious skin disease, that causes itching because of infestation of the mites

Impetigo - is a highly contagious skin condition caused by bacterial infection, usually shows up on the face, neck and hands, usually children are affected by this condition.

Ringworm - is contagious fungal infection, the shape of the ring surrounded by red itchy skin, the middle is left skin toned.

Acne - can be caused by skin oils, hormones or bacteria. it occurs when hair follicles are clogged by oil or excessive skin cells.

Rosacea - is a skin disease that causes redness around the cheek area, chin, nose and forehead.

Folliculitis - is infection in the hair follicle, shows up as a little red boil or spot.

Cellulitis - is bacterial infection, shows up as red, swollen and tender area of the skin.

Contact dermatitis - is a skin allergy, can be caused by perfumes or other materials, appears as a red rash on the skin

Psoriasis - is a common skin condition, caused by over production of skin cells, appears as red, flaky patches on the skin.

Conjunctivitis - is a highly contagious bacterial eye disease, caused by inflammation of conjunctiva, eye appears red.

Stye - is a infection of the eye lid, causing a small lump to appear on the affected eye lid.
 




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