SKIN DISEASES AND THE BENEFITS OF DERMATOLOGY
Dermatology is a medical term or discipline which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of hair, skin and nails for adults as well as for children. The doctor who deals with the field of dermatology is known as a dermatologist. This branch of medicine deals with both medical and surgical aspects. The most common problems one might suffer from under dermatology are skin diseases. So, let’s discuss in brief what skin diseases are. SKIN DISEASES Conditions or diseases that affect your skin are called skin diseases. These diseases can cause acne, rashes, inflammation, itchiness, rashes or other skin changes. Skin is a large organ of the body that covers and protects our body. FUNCTION OF THE SKIN Let us understand the functions of skin before we learn more about dermatology diseases. - It's our skin that prevents dehydration and holds the fluid in. - It is our skin that helps us feel pain and temperature. - Protects us from bacteria, viruses and other cause...