Skin Disease List
List of 11 skin conditions that can be identified by the InsCure artificial intelligence model.
Athlete's Foot (Kutu Air)
Contagious fungal infection on the feet
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, particularly between the toes. It is usually triggered by damp and warm foot conditions.
Key Symptoms
Itching, burning sensation, scaly skin, cracking, redness between the toes.
Self-Care
Keep feet dry, change to clean socks daily, use antifungal powder, avoid walking barefoot in public places.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It grows slowly and typically appears on areas of the body that are frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face.
Key Symptoms
Small, shiny pearl-like bump, an open sore that does not heal, reddish or brownish patches.
Self-Care
Use SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear sun-protective clothing, undergo medical examinations by a dermatologist.
Cellulitis (Selulitis)
Serious bacterial skin infection
Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection of the deep skin tissues and underneath the skin. If not treated properly, the infection can spread rapidly and become life-threatening.
Key Symptoms
Redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, pain when pressed, can be accompanied by fever.
Self-Care
Clean the wound with running water, consult a doctor immediately to obtain oral/intravenous antibiotics.
Chickenpox (Cacar Air)
Highly contagious viral infection causing itchy rash
Chickenpox is a varicella-zoster virus infection that causes a highly contagious, itchy skin rash with fluid-filled blisters.
Key Symptoms
Fever, fatigue, itchy red rash that turns into fluid-filled blisters all over the body.
Self-Care
Take a warm bath mixed with oatmeal, avoid scratching the blisters to prevent secondary infection, take fever-reducing medication.
Impetigo (Impetigo)
Contagious bacterial skin infection in children
Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria, commonly affecting infants and young children.
Key Symptoms
Reddish sores around the mouth/nose that break open, leak yellowish fluid, and form honey-colored crusts.
Self-Care
Keep the wound clean, apply doctor-prescribed antibiotic ointment, do not share towels or personal items.
Keratosis (Keratosis)
Rough, non-cancerous skin growths
Keratosis (such as Actinic Keratosis or Seborrheic Keratosis) is characterized by thick, scaly, or rough skin tissue growths.
Key Symptoms
Thick scaly patches of skin, colored brown/black/pink, feeling rough like sandpaper.
Self-Care
Avoid excessive sun exposure, regularly use moisturizer, and consult a doctor for early detection of potential pre-cancer.
Melanoma (Kanker Kulit Melanoma)
Most aggressive form of skin cancer
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). It is known to be highly dangerous due to its ability to spread rapidly.
Key Symptoms
New asymmetrical moles, irregular borders, uneven coloring, diameter >6mm, or growth in size.
Self-Care
Use sunscreen, check moles independently using the ABCDE method, immediately consult an oncologist/dermatologist.
Melanocytic Nevi (Tahi Lalat)
Benign skin pigment growths
Melanocytic Nevi are common moles, which are benign growths of melanocytes. They are generally harmless but their changes should be monitored.
Key Symptoms
Brown or black spots, round or oval-shaped, with distinct borders and flat or raised surfaces.
Self-Care
Monitor if the mole grows, changes color, becomes itchy, or bleeds suddenly.
Nail Fungus (Jamur Kuku)
Fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails
Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is a fungal infection that attacks nails, causing them to discolor, thicken, and become brittle.
Key Symptoms
Yellowish/brownish nails, thickening nails, brittle, easily crumbling at the edges, foul odor.
Self-Care
Use antifungal nail ointment, keep feet and hands dry, clean nail clippers regularly.
Ringworm (Kadas / Kurap)
Itchy, circular fungal infection
Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that causes an itchy, red rash shaped in a ring-like circle.
Key Symptoms
Scaly circular rash with raised red borders and a center that appears clearer.
Self-Care
Use antifungal cream (such as Miconazole), avoid scratching the rash, regularly wash clothes in warm water.
Shingles (Cacar Ular / Herpes Zoster)
Reactivation of the chickenpox virus
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is the reactivation of the chickenpox virus lying dormant in the nerve system. It causes painful clusters of fluid-filled blisters on one side of the body.
Key Symptoms
Burning pain/sensation, numbness, red blistery rash on one side of the body, itching, fever, headache.
Self-Care
See a doctor immediately to get oral antivirals within the first 72 hours, keep the rash clean and dry.