Facial Skin Disorders
People visit the dermatologist's office approximately 37 million times a year to seek help regarding skin disorders ranging from dry facial skin to large red splotches on the face. Facial skin disorders also have a large variety of different causes, from genetics to allergies to emotional stress and autoimmune disease.
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Types
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There are many different varieties of facial skin disorders. Some common facial skin disorders include rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, adult acne, vitiligo, melasma, skin infections, perioral dermatitis, inflammatory disorders and seborrheic dermatitis.
Rosacea
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Rosacea is a very common facial skin condition in which people experience persistent red rashes. It is most common for pale-skinned, red haired individuals between the ages of thirty and sixty years old. Other characteristics of rosacea include frequent facial flushing and blushing, red papules on the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin, sensitive skin, facial swelling, flaky and dry skin and many others. The causes of rosacea are unknown but many believe it stems from inflammation and overactive facial blood vessels.
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Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is also an extremely common facial skin disorder. With psoriasis, people develop scaly rashes; the scales are usually a silver and white color. It can affect the face and other areas of the body as well. The exact cause of psoriasis isn't exactly known but it is believed to be linked to the immune system and overactivity which then leads to skin inflammation.
Seborrhoea
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Seborrhoea is a facial skin disorder that describes skin that is excessively oily. The excessive facial oil (referred to as "sebum") is due to sebaceous glands that are overactive. Both men and women can develop seborrhoea. Generally, people with this facial skin disorder do not have other health issues, but it is seen in some patients as a symptom of either Parkinson's Disease or acromegaly.
Melasma
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Melasma (also commonly known as chloasma) is yet another common facial skin disorder that affects facial pigmentation. With melasma, people develop blotches of brownish pigmentation on the facial skin. This blotchy pigmentation gradually develops and then subsides and fades over time. This excess facial coloration is due to overproduction of melanin by the melanocytes (pigment cells).
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