JawaPos.com–Skin disease is an irritated or inflamed condition that occurs on the outer layer of the body. There are many types of infectious and non-infectious skin diseases.
Reporting from hellosehat.com, infectious skin diseases are more common in Indonesian society. Usually the cause of the disease is fungal, viral and bacterial infections.
Infectious skin diseases occur through direct contact with infected skin, air, and sharing objects. In addition, some diseases are temporary and some can occur continuously or permanently.
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The following are the types of skin diseases and be aware of the causes and symptoms that often appear, quoted from several sources.
Types of Infectious Skin Diseases
Ringworm is a type of infectious skin disease, caused by a fungal infection. Ringworm can occur on the skin of the body, feet, head, and intimate organs.
This disease occurs in warm and moist parts of the body. Therefore, it is important to keep the skin clean, especially in damp areas.
Symptoms of ringworm sufferers will experience reddish circular spots on the skin, appearing raised when compared to the surface of the surrounding skin, and having rough edges.
Chickenpox is an infectious skin disease caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. This disease can be characterized by the appearance of an itchy rash on the face, head and entire body, usually accompanied by pink spots.
Transmission of chickenpox can occur through contact with infected skin, saliva or mucus, even through coughing and sneezing.
Impetigo occurs due to certain bacterial infections in the surrounding environment. Usually found in towels, clothing, bedding and equipment used daily. Impetigo growth will thrive in damp and warm places.
Impetigo sufferers have the initial symptom of feeling itchy, which causes scratching. Without realizing it, by scratching, it will damage the surface of the skin and bacteria can more easily enter.
This skin disease, which occurs due to infection with the Herpes Simplex virus (HSV), has the main characteristic, namely the appearance of blisters in the mouth and genital area.
2024-01-13 14:11:00
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