Skin: The Largest Organ On Your Body

Tap to Read ➤ Your skin covers your entire body, it is part of your everyday life. Sometimes issues arise with our skin and stick around for a while. Erin Day

Skin covers your entire body. It's main purpose is to protect you and your other body parts. Skin helps to protect, regulate, and sense things.

Skin disorders can be caused by genetics or environmental factors. "Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent, and may be painless or painful. Some have situational causes, while others may be genetic. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening." healthline

A very common skin disorder is acne. It mostly appears on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. There are different types of acne breakouts known as black heads, white heads, pimples, or cysts.

Many people experience eczema. This is dry skin that becomes scaly and even painful.

Many people often experience warts. Warts are caused by a virus and spread by contact. Warts commonly appear on hands and feet.

If you have a skin disorder, you are not alone. They are very common and impact almost everyone at some point. Talk with your doctor if you are concerned about a skin issue or if it persists for a long amount of time.