Skin Types

When it comes to establishing skin types, we tend to think of the main categories of either the dry, normal, combination or oily skin type or even the Fitzpatrick skin types. Since we all experience anomalies in our skin from time to time, it’s always good to also recognize different types of skin conditions. Knowing the difference between a simple breakout and types of skin disorders and skin rash types can keep panic levels to a minimum.

Because the skin is a living breathing organ on the outside of our bodies, it is extremely useful as a barometer that helps to show our general health. When we are ill or our diet somehow manages to fall out of balance, the result can be dry, dull flaky skin or in greater extremes, rashy red skin. Hormonal changes are notorious for wreaking havoc on skins, as are allergies to foods and other pollutants. Ill health can also make the skin a breeding ground for different types of skin fungus.

The main reason for understanding what to looking for in different types of skin rashes is due to the rise in types of skin cancer in the last 20 years. Often, people are unaware of that there are different types of skin cancers and wait to see a doctor until it is too late. The 3 types of skin cancer are basal cell, squamous cell and malignant melanoma, which is the most dangerous left untreated. It can be confusing to know what to look for when it comes to skin cancer types so any anomalies should be checked by a doctor right away. A great majority of the time, a simple outpatient procedure will be performed to remove the cancer. Only in the most extreme of cases is there any need to consider things such as types of skin grafts.

As you can see, there is more to think about for your skin than determining oily skin types from dry skin types. There’s no guarantee that a person will never have to experience any one of the three types of cancer but there are definitely steps to cut back the risk, such as applying a strong SPF sunblock to exposed areas of the body as well as limiting exposure to early morning and late afternoons. Wearing hats that block the suns rays from sensitive skin on the nose and cheeks are always a smart idea.