In fact, it's so important that dermatologists, the experts in skin, hair and nail conditions, train for an additional four or more years after medical school. Since most people will come up against issues with their skin in the course of their lives, here are eight skin conditions -- some common, and some less common -- that you should know about, and the symptoms, risk factors and treatments involved in each. EczemaOne of the most common skin conditions in the world, eczema (also known as dermatitis) is infamous for its itchy symptoms. However, dermatologists are at the forefront of innovation in skin treatments and can help with these rarer conditions as well as more common ones. AlopeciaA common term for hair loss, Dr Brad McKay explained that alopecia has links to other skin conditions, such as eczema.

Source: Huffington Post November 05, 2017 23:37 UTC