Skin Types

There are millions and billions of people in this world. Not all people have the same skin type. There are several different types of skins, oily, dry, combination, aging and sensitive. A skin problem cannot be treated unless or until you are aware of the type of your skin. Some times, skin is categorized according to the fitzpatric skin type ranging from very fair to very dark.

Oily skin type can be identified with its shine and enlarged pores which account for black heads and white heads. Dry skin type causes dryness, tightening and has fine wrinkles. Conditional skin is an intermediate between the dry and the oily skin types. Sensitive skin type consists of delicacy and is affected easily by the attack of germs. Aging skin slacks skin tones especially around the cheeks, can be more easily defined as a result of sun burning.

Our skin is always in contact with the air and provides an open field for germs to attack. This germ attack or the affect of ultra violet rays results in many different types of skin disorders. These can be fungal infections or skin rashes.

Skin rashes are mainly due to dryness or some allergies. They mainly cause redness, itching and irritation. Skin rashes are not contagious. They can be avoided by just avoiding any type of contact with the stuff you are allergic to. These are not the only types of skin rashes. Fungal rashes are also a part of skin rash types. This type should be treated with sum anti-fungal creams available at all the medical stores. Different types of curing creams are available for different types of fungus.

Besides these minor types of skin diseases, skin cancer is the most perilous of all. Skin cancer causes the dividing of cells, resulting in the out numbering of cells. When cancer cells are found in the outer layer of the skin, it is known as skin cancer. There are 3 types of skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. All these different types of skin cancers are extremely harmful and a threat to human life. These three types of skin cancer are all caused by the over exposure to ultra violet light. All these types of skin cancer can be identified by their early signs which include skin sores, red patches and freckles. Skin cancer is becoming common day by day. Out of every three cancers, one is always amongst skin cancer types.

In order to protect our skin, we should avoid exposure to sunlight, and use sun blocks which are widely available. In cases where a certain skin disease is not curing, you should immediately concern a doctor. They understand all types of skin conditions, and will tell you the right treatment suitable for your skin type. For some cases, different types of skin grafts are done, where skin from some other body part is transplanted to the area of infected skin.