Dermatology is “the science of skin and its disease.” (Venes, 2009, p.658 ). A dermatologist is a physician who studies, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the skin. Some of the more common skin diseases dermatologists treat are acne, rosacea, and solar lentigo or better known as liver spots or age spots.
Acne vulgaris, is the medical term for acne. “Acne vulgaris is one of the most common conditions for which patients seek dermatological care and is estimated to affect between 40 and 50 million individuals in the United States.” (Davis, & Callender, 2010) It can appear in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, red spots cysts, and even boils. Although anyone can have acne, the majority of cases can be found in teenagers.
Acne occurs when small holes on the skin’s surface becomes clogged. These holes are called pores. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked and clogged. As a result, dirt, bacteria, and cells builds up. The clogged pore is called a plug or comedone.
The symptoms of acne in adolescent are noticed on areas of the body with the most oil glands which consist of the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. In adults it is usually limited to the chin and jawline. For women, symptoms may worsen before the start of their menstrual period due to their hormone levels.
To diagnose acne, a dermatologist will first examine your skin to make sure you have acne since other skin conditions can look like acne. Acne is classified into four grades. Grade I – mild, Grade II – moderate, Grade III - Moderate to severe, and Grade IV - Severe.
There are many effective acne treatments. Virtually every case of acne can be controlled.
Mild acne can be treated without a prescription. Produ...
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... skin its normal color is called melanin. UV light speeds up the production of melanin, creating a tan that helps protect deeper layers of skin from UV rays.
Age spots typically develop in people with a lighter complexions, but they can be seen in those with darker skin as well. Age spots are flat, oval areas of pigmentation. They are typically brown, black or gray in color. They can occur on the parts of the skin that has had the most sun exposure over the years, such as the backs of hands, tops of feet, face, shoulders and upper back.
A dermatologist can usually diagnose age spots by visually inspecting the skin. Age spots are not dangerous and there is no treatment options however they are permanent skin changes. A dermatologist should evaluate spots that are dark or have changed since these changes can be signs of melanoma, which is a form of skin cancer.
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