Skin Diseases

Our skin is a protective shield responsible for keeping harmful microbes out, regulating body  temperature, and allowing the body to retain fluids and preventing dehydration. The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body, and is the magnifying glass of what is actually going on inside your body. On the surface, the skin may show signs of irritation, infection, and inflammation in the most unpleasant ways. Constant itching and scratching can drive anyone crazy, but chronic conditions can really get under our skin (pun intended). It’s also common to notice new rashes, bumps, or blemishes and worry that it might be an indication of something more serious. 

One in three Americans face a chronic skin disease at any given time which conventional Western medicine is unable to address at the root level and instead uses band-aids associated with negative side effects that further worsen quality of health. One of the most recognizable signs of a chronic skin condition is a recurring rash, such as eczema or atopic dermatitis. A rash can look like an inflamed red patch of skin or a group of bumps or spots.  It can be caused by a localized irritation, allergy, infection, blocked skin pores, or an underlying disease. Different types of rashes include acne, dermatitis, eczema, hives, pityriasis rosacea, and psoriasis. They are all surface presentations of underlying systemic inflammation.

Eczema and Dermatitis

Eczema and dermatitis are often used to describe the same thing. They are both inflammatory skin disorders whose presentation can vary from severe dry, itchy skin to red, thickened, scaly patches. Affected skin areas include the folds of the arms, the back of the knees, wrists, hands, elbows, feet, scalp and face. It can even cause the skin to weep, bleed and crust over.

Dermatitis indicates a more acute to subacute flare-up while eczema indicates more chronic skin inflammation. The most causes of dermatitis can be topical irritants such as perfumes, soaps, detergent, cosmetics, dyes, mold, animal hair, pollen, temperature shifts, dust & dust mites, metal, chemicals, latex, wool, synthetic fibers, or mineral oils. Eczema is often accompanied with allergies or asthma.

Skin Infections

Skin infections can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus.  They can infect the uppermost, also known as superficial, to deeper layers of skin. Some viral skin infections includes herpes, shingles, and warts that typically remain contained within a certain area. Bacterial infections, if left untreated, can spread to other parts of the body. Some examples of bacterial skin infections include folliculitis, cellulitis, and tick-borne rashes. Some examples of fungal skin infections include athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm.  

Antibiotics are typically the first measure used to treat infections. Unfortunately, because they weaken the immune system in the long run, antibiotics can increase the risk of many other complications such as a serious infection, recurrent skin issues and even death if rare cases. 

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Chronic and acute skin conditions isn’t something you should have to live with. Work with the nation’s leading expert on how to permanently be cured of skin issues. Dr. Bhandari combines the best in Eastern and Western Medicine to understand the root causes of diseases and provides personalized treatment plans that quickly and effectively deliver results.