How many people get skin disease?

The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body. It reflects
the health of the body and acts as a barrier against injury and bacteria.
Unfortunately, at one time or another, nearly everyone has some type
of skin disease - infants, children, teenagers, adults and the elderly.
One in six (15%) of all visits to the family doctor (GP) involves
a skin problem.

What are the most common skin disorders?

Common skin diseases include:

• Skin cancer
• Warts
• Fungal infections
• Dermatitis
• Psoriasis - In India more than 100,000 people are affected
  with this skin disorder.
• Acne affects every teenager to one degree or another.
• Tenia (Hand dermatitis), resulting from external contact
  with detergents and household chemicals, affects most
  women with young families.
• One in six of all children develop Atopic Eczema
• One in five persons suffers from Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex).

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