Rare Temporary Skin Disorders
Every person's skin can appear to have areas of inflammation, blemishes, bruising and abrasions from time to time. However, there are a few rare, albeit temporary, skin disorders that look severe or unusual on the skin. If someone has an usual skin rash or skin irritation, it is important to know if it is one of the more rare skin disorders so that treatment can begin as soon as possible.
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Scleredema
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Scleredema is a rare skin problem that can occur in people suffering from diabetes or a thyroid disease. Scleredema causes the skin to become thick and rough, often becoming hyperpigmented and tough. Scleredema starts out on the face, which can cause the sufferer to be embarrassed at the condition, and can quickly spread to the neck, back and arms. Treatment usually involves steroidal creams.
Neutrophilic Dermatosis
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Neutrophilic Dermatosis causes the skin of the neck and arms to become covered in scaly red patches that can spread to the abdomen and legs. Neutrophilic Dermatosis is commonly seen with a fever and fatigue, and it can be worse in people with an underlying autoimmune condition, such a psoriasis or arthritis. Steroid medications can help the condition rapidly.
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Urticaria
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Urticaria are a type of hives that can cause the skin to become covered in small, raised blisters. Urticaria is caused by the body producing histamine to counteract an allergic reaction to something, such as medications, food or certain insects. If severe, Urticaria can be potentially fatal. If breathing difficulties or tongue swelling are present, seek medical attention right away. Urticaria can be treated with an antihistamine pill or injection.
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
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Xeroderma Pigmentosum is a rare skin condition that begins with freckling and small blisters on the skin, and can progress into severe side effects, including blindness and mental retardation. Xeroderma Pigmentosum is known to cause an extreme sensitivity to sunlight, an can produce strong reactions in the skin, as if had been exposed to an enormous amount of sun. Although there are no widely used treatments for Xeroderma Pigmentosum, a protein-based cream is being tested.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa causes the skin to produce boils and large nodules inside the folds of the skin, such as around in the elbows, knees and groin area. Once the disease progresses, the boils will begin to connect together to form "tunnels." This can be a rare and painful skin disease that has no treatment, other than pain medications, and no known cure.
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