Skin diseases arise from various skin problems that go unattended. Skin is a very essential part of human anatomy and carries out the functions of protection, sensation, heat regulation, evaporation control, storage and synthesis, excretion and absorption and it is water resistant.
Itching, break outs, or any uncomfortable feeling of the skin is the sign of some or the other type of skin problem. There are many skin diseases having that have their own cause and treatment. Acne, rosacea, eczema, alopecia, mastocytosis, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation, freckles, leucoderma (vitiligo), scabies, pruritus, warts and corns are some of the skin diseases. Skin infections or skin problems generally arise due to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
The skin treatments available in the conventional medicine are various topical antibiotics, antifungal, and anti-allergy medications. A simple skin problem like dry skin could be a mild, temporary condition or severe long-term skin problem. Sometimes dry skin could also result as a side effect of some medications or an indicator of a primary physiological disorder, like an overactive or underactive thyroid gland or Sjogren's syndrome. Eczema, another common skin problem could also be chronic or allergic.
Herbal skin treatments involve various herbs like Aloe Vera, Bee Balm, Calendula, Cornflower, Dandelion, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Goldenseal, Green Tea, Lemongrass, Periwinkle, Violet, Yarrow, Onion, and Sage. Some more specified herbal skin treatments are - Antiseptic-Bee Balm, Cornflower, Eucalyptus, Goldenrod, Lavender, Sage, St. John's Wort, Anti-Bacterial-Bee Balm, Eucalyptus, Green Tea, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Anti-Viral-Aloe Vera, Green Tea, St. John's Wort, Dandruff-Mint, Lavender, Rosemary, and Shingles-Aloe Vera, Valerian
Skin hygiene is very important to evade all skin problems and skin diseases. Unclean skin assists the growth of pathogenic organisms. If the skin is not kept clean, the mixture of sweat and sebaceous secretions along with dirt and dead skin decays. Skins role is disturbed when extremely dirty and it easily damages decreasing the release of antibacterial compounds, and is more prone to skin problems and skin diseases.
