The common skin types that one knows are those that have been categorized as normal, dry and oily skin types. Normal skin is that which has a smooth texture and color and there are no blemishes or marks on it. Also this type of skin requires very little care. Then there is skin which is dry and tends to peel during dry weather or with over exposure to sunlight. Oily skin type is that which makes one feel as if there is a permanent oil surface on the skin of the person and no matter how many times one washes there still remains a sheen look sheen on the skin. There are other skin types also like sensitive skin, aging skin, acne prone skin, etc. Sensitive skin is as the word applies sensitive to heat, allergies, and to several other things. Life does take its toll and the skin of a person also ages and it is the skin condition and the hair color by which most people can guess a person’s age.

Today doctors and skin specialists have started using a new method to determine skin type; this method is called Fitzpatrick skin types. This method uses genetic type, reaction to sunlight, and certain other parameters to determine a person’s skin type. Like all the other systems that the human body has the skin is also a complete system. It is the first protection against the forces of nature like sunlight, wind and infections that travel in the air. There are types of skin conditions that can occur and for one to learn all about them would require studying medicine and then specializing in dermatology. However there are some types of skin conditions which are known quite commonly like acne, warts, moles and rash. Everyone in their lifetime goes through at least one experience of some type of skin disorder, be it getting measles or chicken pocks as a child or getting sun burnt at the beach.

There are several types of skin rashes that a person can get and some take a while to cure where as others appear, causes some discomfort and then disappear. Skin rashes can be caused due to a number of reasons which can range from sunlight to something one eats. Like accidentally brushing against a bush can cause a skin rash or if a person is sensitive to a certain type of food and has it without knowing that they are allergic to it can cause a skin rash to break out. Most types of skin rashes are caused by allergy and most people do not know or are not aware of being allergic to anything. It is only after experiencing a skin rash does one get to know that they are allergic to something.

How a person can look after their skin depends on the skin type that one has and how they take care of their skin. The number of times one bathes and the type of soap that one uses can and does differ from person to person. Some people especially women like to use a tender perfumed soap whereas men usually prefer a slightly harder soap. It is important to use the soap type that suits one's skin and one should not be lead away by the ads which tell one how good a particular soap is. So it is important to only use a soap that suits one’s skin and not experiment with different types of soaps. Trying out and finding the soap that suits one is not a difficult task, some skin specialists also recommend the soap one should use. So if one is facing a problem finding a suitable soap one can consult a specialist on this.

There are three different types of skin cancer which are commonly known and there are a number of reasons that can cause skin cancer. Like if one is working under such conditions that the skin gets infected, like in a chemical plant, etc, or if one is over exposed to the sun. There are generally 3 types of skin cancer that one can get and it is only one that is serious and if not diagnosed and treated early can cause severe medical problems, the other two are less serious but still do require to be treated as soon as one spots them. Any new spots or skin problems that affect a person require immediate attention and one should consult a skin specialist about it. There are different types of skin fungus and most skin funguses are caused by not taking proper care of one’s skin or of the body.

It is important to remember that our skin is our first line of defense and being constantly exposed to the environment there are bound to be some skin problems that one is going to face at some point, so taking care of our skin is vitally important.