Our skin is the largest organ and the outer covering of our
body that covers our muscles, ligaments, bones and our internal organs as well.
No matter how some people take care of their skin, diseases just suddenly
appear from simple acne to uncommon skin diseases which have great effects on
person’s appearance. These skin diseases have different causes such as
sensitivity to allergic substances while some are present at birth and are
hereditary. Here are the lists of few of the rare skin diseases you could never
imagine would happen to a human skin.
Argyria
Argyria also called Argyrosis is a skin condition which is
due to prolonged exposure to a large amount of silver salts. The skin of people
who are suffering from Argyria may develop into blue or bluish-gray color. This
unusual skin condition could happen to those who work with silver in mining and
manufacturing. Silver can treat some ailments that made Argyria also caused by
silver compound ingestion. It is a permanent condition with no treatment as of
now.
Harlequin Ichthyosis
Harlequin Ichthyosis is a severe genetic skin disorder in
which the skin appears as a thick coat and separated by deep cracks turn out to
be a fish-like appearance. The skin shed off more faster than normal
individuals. Affected infants may have severe dehydration due to uncontrolled water
and fluid loss. They also have trouble in breathing, moving and could not fight
infection that may result for an infant to die few days after birth. Harlequin
Ichthyosis can be cured with synthetic forms of Vitamin A called retinoids.
Morgellon’s Disease
Morgellon’s disease also called Morgellon’s Syndrome is the
most recently identified strange disease in which people experience a
delusional belief that they are infested with things like parasites, insects,
and fibers or hairs but in reality there are no such things present. Symptoms include
creepy-crawly sensation, persistent skin lesions, inability to concentrate and
memory loss. People with Morgellon’s disease are recommended to see a doctor
such as psychiatrist who can treat contributing symptoms to their conditions.
Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)
Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) is an
extremely rare skin disorder in which an individual fail to produce a single
protein that plays a role in building collagen which is responsible in holding
skin together. As a result, the skin becomes delicate that even a slightest
touch, bump or scrape can result to sloughing off the skin and blisters. Aside from
the skin, the mouth, intestines and the esophagus may also be affected by this skin
condition.
These rare skin diseases are still mysteries to doctors and
still looking for answer to cure them and even avoid then from the start.
