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Allergic Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis.
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis. 
Hemangioma of Skin
A hemangioma is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.
A hemangioma is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.
Cold Sore
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area.
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area.
Psoriasis
We have all seen psoriasis - a chronic skin disorder with red patches and silvery flaking scales. About 3% of the world's population has some form of psoriasis.
We have all seen psoriasis - a chronic skin disorder with red patches and silvery flaking scales. About 3% of the world's population has some form of psoriasis.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids.
Seborrheic Eczema
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.
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.
Hives
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment (color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white patches that feel like normal skin.
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment (color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white patches that feel like normal skin. 
Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions within the mouth, caused by various disorders. (See also mouth sores or canker sores)
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions within the mouth, caused by various disorders. (See also mouth sores or canker sores)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue.
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is an infection of the skin, caused by the fungus candida.
Cutaneous candidiasis is an infection of the skin, caused by the fungus candida.
Carbuncle
A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump, called mass, which occurs deep in the skin.
A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump, called mass, which occurs deep in the skin.
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an acute inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, caused by infection with staphylococcus, streptococcus or other bacteria (see also Erysipelas.
Cellulitis is an acute inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, caused by infection with staphylococcus, streptococcus or other bacteria (see also Erysipelas.
Hypohidrosis
An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because sweating allows heat to be released from the body. The medical term for absent sweating is anhidrosis.
An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because sweating allows heat to be released from the body. The medical term for absent sweating is anhidrosis.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin disorder caused by bacterial infection and characterized by crusting skin lesions.
Impetigo is a skin disorder caused by bacterial infection and characterized by crusting skin lesions.
Cutis Laxa
Cutis laxa (Latin for loose or lax skin) is a connective tissue disorder in which the skin lacks elasticity and hangs in loose folds.
Decubitus Ulcer
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight.
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight.
Erysipelas
Erysipelas is a type of cellulitis (skin infection) generally caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.
Erysipelas is a type of cellulitis (skin infection) generally caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.
Diaper Rash
The best way to deal with the common ailment of diaper rash is good prevention. Keep a baby's diaper area clean, cool and dry.
The best way to deal with the common ailment of diaper rash is good prevention. Keep a baby's diaper area clean, cool and dry.
Dyshidrotic Eczema
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.
Canker Sore
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth, which is white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. A canker sore is benign (not cancer. See also: Herpes
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth, which is white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. A canker sore is benign (not cancer. See also: Herpes
Herpes Stomatitis
Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth, characterized by ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not the same as canker sores, which are caused by a different virus.
Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth, characterized by ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not the same as canker sores, which are caused by a different virus. 
Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease that causes inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease that causes inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.
Ingrown Nails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail.
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail.
Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also be associated with hepatitis B and other viral infections.
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also be associated with hepatitis B and other viral infections.
Sebaceous Cyst
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. See also: Carbuncle; Cyst; Furuncle.
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. See also: Carbuncle; Cyst; Furuncle.
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is the presence of benign wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.
Seborrheic keratosis is the presence of benign wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.
Pilonidal Sinus
A pilonidal dimple is a small pit or hollow area (sinus) in the area at the very top of the crease between the buttocks (sacral area.
A pilonidal dimple is a small pit or hollow area (sinus) in the area at the very top of the crease between the buttocks (sacral area. 
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a disorder of the skin and mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions.
Lichen planus is a disorder of the skin and mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions.
Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth usually caused by sun exposure.
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth usually caused by sun exposure.
Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the build up of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the build up of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Corns and Callosities
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
Acne
Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits."
Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits."
Leg Ulcers
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the build up of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the build up of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis.
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis. Topics
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