Bioresonance and Skin Diseases

Skin Diseases: What are they?

Skin diseases are conditions that directly irritate, inflame, or clog your skin. Most skin conditions are identifiable by a change in the appearance of the skin or manifestations such as rashes or bumps. While some skin problems appear at birth, others appear later in life, and most may vary in severity from tolerable to life-threatening. 

Causes & Risk Factors of Skin Diseases

Skin Conditions may result from a myriad of factors, including.

1. Infections – microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and even parasites are responsible for some common skin conditions, as given below.

• Bacteria infections cause cellulitis, impetigo, etc.
• Viral infections cause chicken pox, smallpox, warts, shingles, and herpes simplex. 
• Fungi infections cause Tinea capitis or tinea cruris (ringworm), athlete’s foot and jock itch.
• Parasites such as mice and lice may cause intense itching and inflammation by burrowing into the skin.

Infectious skin diseases are usually contagious and are spread primarily via skin-to-skin contact or as a result of poor personal hygiene.

2. Inflammatory skin conditions include eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis, and contact dermatitis. They are usually red, itchy, and may be painful.
3. Allergies often manifest as skin conditions, e.g., hives, contact dermatitis, etc. 
4. Pigmentation disorders: vitiligo or melasma are common pigmentation disorders with prominent skin manifestations.
5. Autoimmune disorders: these occur when the immune system attacks the skin by mistake. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, commonly known as Lupus or SLE, is a common example. 
6. Hormonal Changes: puberty, pregnancy, and menopause are important physiological states that cause fluctuations in hormonal levels. This can influence skin conditions like melasma and acne.
7. Trauma and Injuries: burns and scars may lead to complications such as keloids. 
8. Environmental Factors: factors such as excessive sun and heat exposure, irritant chemicals, and pollutants may lead to sunburn, frostbite, skin cancers, and dermatitis. 
9. Genetic Disorders: Inherited genes may predispose individuals to conditions like albinism, ichthyosis, keloid formation, eczema, and psoriasis
10. Nutritional Deficiencies – nutritional deficiencies such as Vitamin D deficiency may manifest as skin conditions.
11. Neoplastic Disorders: skin cancers are now increasingly common, and they include melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.

Some of the most common skin disorders include acne, eczema, hives, blisters, keloids, skin cancers, etc. It is thus crucial to understand the varying factors that influence skin health for effective prevention and management of various skin diseases.

Symptoms and Signs of Skin Diseases

The symptoms of skin problems vary based on the condition one has. Generally, symptoms of skin diseases include but are not limited to; 

1. Itching (Pruritus): this is common in conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis). The affected skin is usually red and itchy and, most times, appears inflamed. It is common in locations like the face, neck, scalp, etc. Itchy patches of skin characterize psoriasis with an unusual appearance. Color changes are easily visualized in light-skinned individuals.
2. Redness (Erythema): Conditions like rosacea are characterized by persistent reddening of the skin. In contact dermatitis, there is the appearance of a red rash, usually due to irritants or allergens.
3. Bumps, Pimples, or Lesions: these are the most common skin disorders and are seen in conditions like Acne vulgaris (pimples), which is usually painless. On the other hand, painful lesions or rashes may be a pointer to cysts or Shingles (Herpes Zoster) caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Painful skin bumps could also be a result of furuncles or carbuncles caused by bacterial infections.
4. Pigmentation changes: vitiligo is characterized by a loss of skin color in patches. Meanwhile, melasma presents as darker patches of skin, often found on the face, due to hormonal changes. Additionally, vitiligo is common in areas of the skin most exposed to sunlight and is more common in people who are dark-skinned. People with vitiligo often lose their hair color early.
5. Scaling or Flaking: This is characteristic of the common scalp condition dandruff and tinea (ringworm), where the infection presents itself as discolored patches of dry scales and flakes.
6. Dry Skin (Xerosis)- this is a feature of conditions like ichthyosis and xeroderma. Excessive dryness could also be a result of environmental factors.
7. Warmth or Heat Sensations: this is found in cellulitis and inflammatory skin conditions.
8. Swelling (Edema)– this is also seen in cellulitis and angioedema and often occurs beneath the skin. 

Although most skin diseases are easily identifiable, it is important to consult with a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Treatment of Common Skin Conditions 

Treatment modalities of skin conditions vary based on their respective causes. While some tend to go away without treatment, some might not respond to treatment, while others may recur even after treatment. For instance, acne can typically be treated with medication such as creams and ointment in addition to hormonal therapy. In some cases, lifestyle changes are advisable to reduce the incidence of breakouts. 

In other cases, some skin conditions cannot really be treated. They can only be managed using various options, including light therapy and topical medicines, for instance, vitiligo and some forms of eczema. Surgery and periodical intralesional injections are also an option for people with Keloids, which are also mostly incurable.

Summarily, Doctors conventionally treat skin conditions via a combination of Pharmacologic and alternative therapy coupled with surgery as applicable.