Non-Contagious/Contagious Hair and Skin Diseases
As a Make-up and Hair design student I need to know when for example working with a client what signs to look out for in skin and hair. This is very important to know what is contagious and what is not as I could inform the client but also if I am aware know how to deal with the situation when working with them. In this blog I have researched contagious and non-contagious skin and hair diseases to make myself more aware of them and which one to look out for when working. I know there are many more then what I have written but this blog is to show a couple that could be possible to see when in this line of work.CONTAGIOUS HAIR DISEASES:
TINEA CAPITIS (or SCALP RINGWORM):
What is
Tinea Capitis?- It is an infection in the scalp hair with a type of
fungus which is a tiny microscopic organism that lives on the dead tissue of
the hair, nails and outer skin. It is a contagious disease that thrives in
crowded living conditions and warm/damp environments therefore can be caught
through hair brushing, clothing, towels and seats. When looking out for
symptoms look for itching on the scalp, redness, scaling of the scalp (like
dandruff) and can cause hair loss or balding in the infected areas. If the
disease has become more severe it can cause swelling or even pus but in
children can cause swelling glands.
PEDICULUS CAPITIS (HEAD-LICE):
What is
Pediculus Capitis?- Head lice are small wingless insects that live in the
scalp by sucking blood. They lay eggs in the hair which looks like tiny white
specks (nits) and lay glued to the base of the hairs. The symptoms of Pediculus
Capitis to look for are causes of itching on the scalp which can be checked
base looking at the base of the scalp or an infestation can be marked by tiny
red spots. It can be caused by close hair to hair contact as they can walk from
one hair strained to the other.
NON-CONTAGIOUS HAIR DISEASES:
ALOPECIA
(HAIR LOSS):
What is
Alopecia (hair Loss)?- It is a general term for hair loss and it causes
patches of baldness about the size of
large coin. Not only can it occur on the scalp but on any part of the
body with hair it is mainly found in teenagers and young adults. In most cases
the hair can grow back but more fine/white then return to its natural colour
later on but sometime it can develop a more severe form of hair loss e.g.
alopecia totalis (no scalp hair) or alopecia universalis (no hair on the scalp
and body).
DANDRUFF:
What is
Dandruff?- It is a common skin condition that causes flakes of dead skin
to appear on the scalp or hair. The causes of dandruff is the body continually
shedding dead skin cells as the new cells are formed, it mainly can be un-noticed.
However, the process can speed up, producing excessive amounts of dead skin
cells which equals to dandruff happening.
CONTAGIOUS SKIN DISEASES:
SCABIES:
What is
Scabies?- It is a contagious skin condition that is caused by small
mites burrowing into the skin, they feed using their mouths and front legs to
burrow into the outer layer of the skin where they lay their eggs. After
three/four days they can hatch and move into the surface of the skin and they
like warm places e.g. between the fingers, skin folds etc. The main symptom to
watch out for in scabies is intense itching (which can increase at night) and
lots of skin rashes where they burrow.
IMPETIGO:
What is
Impetigo?- Its is a highly contagious skin infection that cause sores
and blisters to the skin. The disease is caused by bacteria infecting the outer
layers of skin which can happen in two ways e.g. it can infect the skin through
cuts, insect bites or other injury and also through other skin damaged such as
scabies or eczema. It may also leave behind red marks when the crust has
cleared up, however can clear up over weeks.
NON-CONTAGIOUS SKIN DISEASES:
ACNE:
What is
Acne?- It is a very common skin condition that affects a lot of
people and is the cause of spots to develop onto the skin. The spots can range
from blackheads, whiteheads which are very mild but on the other hand they can
become deep, inflamed, pus-filled and cysts which can be scarring/long-lasting.
URTICARIA
(HIVES):
What is
Urticaria (Hives)?- It is a raised, itchy rash that appears on the skin,
the rash can found on any part of the body. The affected area of skin will
usually settle within a couple of days therefore is known as acute Urticaria
but the rash can sometimes persist or come and go within six weeks, often over
year then this is known as chronic Urticaria.
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