Skin Conditions: MedlinePlus [NEW TOPIC PAGE]

 

Skin Conditions

Also called: Cutaneous disorders, Dermatologic disorders 

 

 

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight, between 6 and 9 pounds, and surface area, about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It

• Protects you from bacteria and viruses that can cause infections
• Helps you sense the outside world, such as whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry
• Regulates your body temperature

Conditions that irritate, clog or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

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 NEW TOPIC PAGE► Source: American Medical Association - PDF
 http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/307/7/742.full.pdf

MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA  

• Acrodermatitis
• Components of skin
• Cryotherapy
• Cutaneous skin tags
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Dry skin
• Ectodermal dysplasia
• Epidermolysis bullosa
• Erythema multiforme
• Erythema nodosum

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Related Topics

• Eczema
• Impetigo
• Itching
• Psoriasis
• Rashes
• Skin Aging
• Skin Cancer
• Skin Infections
• Skin Pigmentation Disorders
• Skin, Hair and Nails

National Institutes of Health

• The primary NIH organization for research on Skin Conditions is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases