Collection: Atopic skin

Problem skin can be the result of a variety of diagnoses. Here are some fairly common skin conditions:

Allergic reactions or skin irritation

• Sudden or persistent redness in exposed areas.
• Burning, tingling, or itching sensation.
• Skin may become dry, scaly or swollen.
• Possible appearance of small blisters or plaques.
• Triggered by contact with an allergen (cosmetics, perfumes, metals, detergents) or an irritating substance

Seborrheic dermatitis

• Redness and oily or dry scales on the face (often around the nose, forehead, and chin). Accompanied by intermittent itching.
  
• Can also affect the scalp (dandruff).
• Often aggravated by stress, cold or certain cosmetic products.

Atopic or contact dermatitis

• Dry, irritated, red, scaly skin with intense itching.
• Can be triggered by allergens (cosmetics, detergents, metals) or environmental factors.

Psoriasis

• Well-defined red patches with thick, rather grayish scales.
• May affect scalp, elbows, knees and other areas of the body.
• Autoimmune disease. May worsen with stress and certain irritants.

Rosacea (with or without couperose)

• Persistent redness on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.
• Feeling of heat, tingling and reactive skin.
• May be accompanied by telangiectasias (small visible blood vessels), called rosacea.
• In some cases, the appearance of papules and pustules (acne rosacea).
• Triggered or aggravated by heat, spicy foods, alcohol, stress, or certain irritating cosmetics.

*It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional when treating problem skin, to have an accurate diagnosis and thus receive the right treatments.