REVIEW ON SKIN DISEASES, THEIR PATHOLOGY AND TREATMENT
Amatun Noor Juvairiya*a and Dr. Md. Saleemb
ABSTRACT
Skin diseases are among the most common health problems worldwide and are associated with a significant burden. The burden of skin disease is a multidimensional concept that Includes psychological, social and financial consequences of the skin disease on the patients, their families and on society. With the availability of a wide range of health status and quality-of-life measures, the effects of most skin diseases on patients; lives can be measured efficiently. The aim of this review is to present some of the published data in order to highlight the magnitude of the burden associated with some common skin diseases and also to suggest ways to quantify this burden of skin disease. Infectious skin diseases pose considerable treatment challenges, especially given the recent appearance of several highly virulent pathogens as well as the rising number of immune compromised patients. This article discusses common bacterial, fungal, and viral skin infections with an emphasis on cellulitis, dermatophyte infections, and herpes simplex viral infections. Disease pathogenesis, treatment and treatment using herbal drugs are addressed.
Keywords: Skin disease, pain, inflammation, antiviral, anti fungal, allergies, herbal drugs, antibacterial, cellulitis, dermis.
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