DERMATOLOGY

Your skin is the largest and most visible organ of your body and therefore, can be affected by multiple factors. Skin disorders range from simple issues such as eczema and warts to something as serious as psoriasis and even skin cancer. Caring for your skin is extremely important as it is the first level of protection for your body. It is a branch of medicine that is entirely concerned with the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of skin disorders. Dermatology is a wide area of medicine encompassing diagnosis, investigation and therapy of cosmetic and aging conditions of the skin, fat, nails, hair, oral and genital membranes. The first step is to know the causes and symptoms of skin problems. Skin problems tend to vary from one person to another. They can be permanent or temporary. Common causes of skin problems include a weak immune system, bacteria trapped in the hair follicles and skin pores, genetic factors, virus, fungus or microorganisms that live on the skin, stress, hormonal changes, skin and hair care products, or certain underlying medical conditions.