Skin and Health Conditions

Bacterial infections, fungal infections and itching
Bacterial infections, fungal infections and itching are skin conditions that anyone can have, but that people with diabetes get more easily. Diabetes can affect every part of the body, including the skin. As many as one third of people with diabetes will have a skin disorder caused or affected by the disease some time in their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes.

Lupus erythematosus
Skin disease is also very common in people with lupus erythematosus. It has been estimated that as many as 60-65 percent of people with this disease will develop skin rashes or lesions at some time during the course of the illness.

Aching, due to serious skin conditions such as diabetes or lupus, may be eased by limiting how often you bathe, particularly when the humidity is low. Use a mild, non-soap cleanser and moisturizer, and apply skin cream after bathing.

Acne
Unfortunately, acne doesn’t always disappear when our teen years are behind us. Learn about effective treatments for this common skin condition at differin.com. Chronic rosy cheeks may indicate a skin disease known as rosacea.

Luckily, most skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated if caught early. For a complete diagnosis, you should seek the advice of a dermatologist. If you don’t have a dermatologist, the DermFinder® directory can locate one near you.

To learn more about common and not-so-common conditions related to skin, visit our Skin Resource Center.

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