Skin diseases and rashes

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash that is usually distributed in spots on the body. It is assumed that 2-3% of the population has psoriasis. The cause of psoriasis is not known, but heredity is important. In addition to medical treatment, there are measures you can take yourself to make the rash go away and help keep the disease at bay.

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The rash from shingles usually disappears after 2-4 weeks, and in most cases the disease goes away on its own.

Are you sometimes bothered by irritated, hot and red skin on your face? Then you may have the skin disease rosacea. Here is the skin therapist's advice to relieve and reduce redness in the skin.

Seborrheic eczema often occurs in areas with high sebaceous gland activity and appears red with flaking of skin cells to a greater or lesser extent. In autumn and winter, eczema often worsens, while in summer it can improve. Often many in the same family are affected.

Rashes come in many forms and varieties. The reason behind the rash can vary. Not all rashes require treatment, but in some cases it can be unfortunate to go untreated over time.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection characterized by fever, itching and fluid-filled blisters. The disease is spread by droplet infection, and children under 10 are normally affected. Adults who have not had the disease in their childhood can also be affected, but this is less common and they often become very ill.

Ringworm (tinea) has nothing to do with worms, but is a common and harmless skin infection caused by several different types of fungi. The name is due to the characteristic ring-shaped appearance of the rash. Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection in the outermost layer of the skin.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that causes a blister-like skin rash. Molluscum usually goes away on its own, but it can take a long time. There are various treatment options for molluscs.

Measles (morbilli) is the most contagious of all childhood diseases. Measles often starts with fever, cough and runny nose and eyes. The fever then subsides for a period, before it rises again at the same time as the typical measles rash appears. Measles is very easily transmitted via droplet transmission and through contact with secretions (excretion product) from the respiratory tract.

Vitiligo is a skin disease that causes white and pigmentless spots on the skin. The disease is caused by the body having fewer of the cells that produce pigments. The spots do not normally disappear again, and vitiligo is therefore a chronic condition.

Rubella is a childhood disease caused by infection with the rubella virus. In the vast majority, it goes away on its own without any after-effects. The disease causes, among other things, a rash with pink and reddish-brown spots on the face and body. Vaccine against rubella (MMR vaccine) is part of the childhood vaccination programme

Perioral dermatitis is a harmless skin disease characterized by rashes around the mouth, nose and eyes. The rash is pimple-like, with small red balls and blisters that are often fluid-filled. Closest to the mouth, there is usually a zone that is free of rashes.

Keratosis pilaris is a very common skin condition characterized by bumpy skin. This can be seen on the upper arms, thighs, back, buttocks and face. The condition can occur in anyone, regardless of ethnicity, and starts already in childhood and adolescence. With the help of good and regular measures, you can prevent and treat the condition yourself.

Eczema is a general term for skin diseases where the skin is inflamed due to, for example, allergies, irritants or other factors. Eczema is characterized by redness, itching, dandruff, small blisters and dry skin. There are many possible causes of eczema, and the cause can vary among the types of eczema.

Do you experience dry skin and itching all over your body? Eczema outbreaks, pain and burning, stinging sensation in the skin? Swollen and red eyes? Dry and cracked hands that can be painful? If you recognize yourself in any of the above, you may have eczema.

Lichen sclerosus is a common but little-known skin disorder. The condition is characterized by itching, inflammation and whitish changes in the skin. This most often affects the skin in the abdomen. The skin disorder can occur at any age, but is more common in women than men. The disease is also called "lichen sclerosus et atrophicus" and "balanitis xerotica obliterans".

Lichen planus is a chronic skin disorder that can affect the skin, oral cavity, genitals, scalp, nails or esophagus. The symptoms vary depending on where on the body it is triggered. The condition most often affects women around menopause.