What Are the Top Ten Most Difficult-to-Treat Skin Diseases?
Disease description:
Eczema keeps recurring and is difficult to cure. I’ve heard that many skin diseases are notoriously hard to treat—what are the top ten most challenging skin conditions to cure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
More than ten dermatological conditions are clinically challenging to cure. Common examples include:
- Hypersensitivity-related skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis and eczema;
- Erythematous, scaly skin diseases, including lichen planus and psoriasis;
- Connective tissue diseases affecting the skin, such as dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus;
- Hereditary skin disorders, such as ichthyosis and xeroderma pigmentosum; and
- Photosensitive skin diseases, including chronic actinic dermatitis and polymorphic light eruption.
