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Leishmaniasis refers to several different illnesses caused by infection with an organism called a protozoan.Protozoa are considered to be the most simple organisms in the animal kingdom. They are all single-celled.
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Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of the sandfly.Cutaneous leishmaniasis affects the skin and mucous membranes. Skin sores can resemble those due to other diseases including tuberculosis, syphilis, leprosy, skin cancer, and f...
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Leishmaniasis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania that are spread by the bite of female phlebotomine sand flies of the genus Phlebotomus in the Old World and Lutzomyia in the New World.Approximately 350 million people in eight...
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Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. The membrane covering the inside of the eyelid and the white of the eye may also become inflamed. Blepharitis can be caused by bacteria (germs) on the eyelids or on the skin around the eyes. Dandruff or oily skin can also cause blepharitis. Wearing contact lenses or makeup can make the symptoms worse. Blepharitis can't always be cured. But it can be controlled.
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Rosacea is a skin disease typically appearing in persons during their 30s and 40s. It is marked by redness(erythema) of the face, flushing of the skin, and the presence of hard pimples(papules) or pus-filled pimples(pustules) as well as small, vis...
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Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. It may appear as redness, prominent spider-like blood vessels, swelling, or skin eruptions similar to acne.Although the cause of rosacea is...
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Rosacea is a skin disease typically appearing in people during their 30s and 40s. It is marked by redness(erythema) of the face, flushing of the skin, and the presence of hard pimples(papules) or pus-filled pimples(pustules), and small visible spi...
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Detailed information on the most common types of rosacea, including prerosacea, vascular rosacea, inflammatory rosacea, and rhinophyma
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Although the cause of rosacea is unknown, people with fair skin who blush easily may be at the greatest risk for it.
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Rosacea causes redness, tiny bumps or pimples and small blood vessels to appear on the cheeks and nose.
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by scaly lesions usually on the scalp, hairline, and face.Seborrheic dermatitis appears as red, inflamed skin covered by greasy or dry scales that may be white, yello...
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear. It can occur with or without reddened skin.Cradle cap is the term used...
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Detailed information on seborrheic dermatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory disease of the scalp and skin characterized by scaly lesions usually on the scalp, hairline, face and body. In infants, it is sometimes called cradle cap.Seborrheic dermatitis appears as red, inflamed...
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Detailed information on seborrheic dermatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on cradle cap, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on seborrheic dermatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Dandruff is the common name for a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis of unknown cause. It is a natural and harmless scalp condition in which the shedding of dead skin cells occurs at an unusually fast rate.
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