Introduction

Skin diseases are diseases that involve the skin. Skin diseases or dermatological disorders are the most common type of diseases occurring in people of all ages. Skin is the largest organ of the body and hence, at some time of our lives, there are many people who experience some type of a skin disease. Skin is the organ which is exposed and hence, at greater risk of becoming diseased and damaged. Skin diseases can prove to be a cause of great humiliation or embarrassment because of its visible nature. Skin diseases may be congenital or acquired in nature.

Types

Skin disease is an extensive term which involves several conditions. There are several different types of skin diseases, some of them are as follows –Acne, Seborrheic Keratosis, Dermatitis, Herpes, Hives,   Dermatitis, Infections (Bacterial, fungal or Viral), Psoriasis, Rosacea, Warts, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Skin Cancer, Skin tumors, Hypopigmentation, Hyperpigmentation, Eczema, Lichen Planus, Ecthyma, skin Allergies, Albinism, Cold sores, Corns, Molluscum contagiosum, Tinea, Urticaria, Rosacea, Sarcoidosis,  Scabies, Lichen sclerosis, Lipoma, Elephantiasis, Erythema, Erythema multiforme, Erythema nodosum, etc.

Causes

There are a number of causes which are responsible for the origin of skin diseases. Causes of skin diseases may differ from condition to condition. Some common causes of skin diseases are –

• Heredity
• General or systemic toxemia
• Autoimmunity.
• air pollution
• Sunburn
• Exposure to the radiation from medical X-rays
• Digestive disturbances.
• Exposure to certain chemicals
• Poor diet, poor stimulation of the circulatory and excretory systems.
• Allergies to chemical and detergent-based products.
• Stress.
• Reduced blood circulation.
• Greasy skin.
• Bacteria.
• Hormonal changes or high levels of androgen hormones.

Treatment

There are several ointments, creams, lotions and medications available for the treatment of skin disorders but treating with the help of these aids can only suppress the skin disease and make it reoccur after some time with increased intensity and frequency. Homoeopathy is the best system of treatment to be used in skin diseases as it removes the skin disease from the root cause and ensures that the skin disease does not suppress and does not ever reoccur. Skin conditions can be effectively treated with homeopathy. Homoeopathy helps in boosting the immune system of the body to fight and overpower the bacteria, virus, parasite and fungi, which are responsible for the origin of the skin disease.

Homeopathic approach in the treatment of skin diseases is scientific. The treatment is not disease oriented by individual person oriented. Inner, emotional stressors are usually the causative factor of skin disorders. Homoeopathy fails to treat the skin diseases with local ointments, lotions or creams. The skin disease is homeopathically treated only through oral medicines which go deep into the system and the cure takes place from within. There is permanent cure.

Prevention

Skin diseases can be prevented by ensuring proper hygiene, regular bowel movement, regular exercising, using protective clothing and gloves, etc. Homoeopathy has a good role in the prevention of skin diseases too. There are several remedies in Homoeopathy which can help in the prevention of skin diseases.