Common Skin Problems In Teenagers In Chandigarh
Common Skin Problems in Teenagers in Chandigarh
Many beauty queens hail from this city beautiful making us proud being the residents of such a wonderful place. Youngsters are very beauty conscious .Most common skin problems in young population are :
- Acne and post acne scars : Most common in teenagers and leaves hyperpigmentation and disfiguring scars which are socially unacceptable.
- Freckles and lentigenes : Are Very common in Youngsters. They may be familial .Most common distribution being the malar area of face are really bothersome.
- Hyperpigmentation (Perioral and periorbital) : is commonly seen in youngsters. It may occur commonly due to Fe deficiency anemia and stress.
- Acquired melanocytic Naevi : are another cosmetic problem for which surgical removal is done.
- Sunburns and Polymorphic light eruption : Are very common in youngsters due to sun exposure.
- Contact Dermatitis to cosmetics, lipsticks, Perfumes , hairsprays.
- Nail discoloration and brittleness due to nail paints
- Ingrowing toe nail : Because of wearing tight shoes
- Vitiligo : is becoming very common in teenagers
- Warts : is a superficial viral infection caused by HPV virus.
- Tinea infection : is a fungal infection involving hair, nail, skin and mucosal membranes
- Sexually transmitted diseases : Is a major concern in youngsters. Because of social stigmata, they do not disclose their problems. They should be taught about safe sex.
- Excessive sweating of hands and feet
- Hand eczema
- Psoriasis – spontaneous scaling of skin
- Seborrhic dermatitis/ Dandruff
- Scabies and Pediculosis: a mite infestation which is very common in hostlers
- Hirsutism and PCOD – unwanted facial hair, acne, irregular periods, obesity
- Pityriasis rosea
- Atopic Dermatitis