Ah, summer. Lots of us look forward to spending time outdoors when the weather is nice and the sunlight stretches well into the evening. But all that time outdoors can put you at risk for a bevy of skin-related issues, from to .
Some of them, like mosquito bites, are annoying but temporary, and not likely to lead to long-term complications. But other skin conditions can be more serious, and some, like , can even be life-threatening. That's why it's important to take steps to keep your skin safe by using , restricting your time in the sun and wearing sun protective clothing.
Of course, plenty of skin conditions aren’t related to the weather or sun exposure. When you notice something that’s not quite right on your skin, you might wonder whether it’s acne, a — or maybe something more serious. Here are 19 common (and a few less common) skin conditions — with photos that will help you identify them.
If you’re suffering from acne, you’re not facing it alone. Acne is the most common condition dermatologists treat — up to 50 million people in the U.S.
are struggling with acne at any given time, and about 85% of people ages 12 to 24 have had acne at least once in their lives. "People think of acne as a teenage problem, but I see it primarily in adult women,” said Dr. Amy McMichael, board-certified dermatologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Acne blemishes are most common on the face, chest, back, shoulders and neck, but they can appear almost anywhere. With a.
