Skin Conditions and Protection: Acne, Psoriasis, Sun Safety, and More

Acne

A skin infection that occurs when sebum blocks ducts and pores.

Dermatitis

A condition characterized by red, swollen itchy patches on the skin.

Psoriasis

Characterized by patches of pink to purple colored skin covered with greyish-white scales.

Skin infection

Results when disease causing organisms penetrate the skin.

Dandruff

Dead cells on the scalp.

Boil

A skin infection that invades the layers of the skin.

Athlete's foot

An itching, redness and cracking of the skin between the toes that is caused by a fungus.

Hives

Small itchy lumps on the skin. Can be caused by an allergic reaction to food, medicine, or pollen.

Warts

Raised skin growths caused by a virus.

Dermatologist

A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin.

SPF (Sun Protection Factor)

Tells how much protection they provide against UVB rays.

Sunscreen

A lotion that blocks out some of the sun's UVB rays and reduces skin damage.

Sun Block

A thick cream that completely blocks both types of UV rays.

Skin Cancer

An abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells that invade and destroy healthy tissue.

Sunburn

Skin overexposed to the sun.