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Skin Disorders Learning Center
Skin Disorders is an important category of health concerns, with 42 topics, including: Allergic Eczema, Hemangioma of Skin, Cold Sore, Pemphigoid, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Seborrheic Eczema, Hives, Vitiligo, Wart, Mou...
Allergic Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.More »
Hemangioma of Skin
A hemangioma is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.More »
Pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is a skin disorder characterized by large blisters.More »
Seborrheic Eczema
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on...More »
Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth. (See also mouth sores or canker sores)More »
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destroy the muscles,...More »
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus.More »
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. See also: Orbital cellulitis; Periorbital cellulitis.More »
Hypohidrosis
An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because sweating allows heat to be released from the body....More »
Cutis Laxa
Cutis laxa (Latin for loose or lax skin) is a connective tissue disorder in which the skin lacks elasticity and hangs in...More »
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...More »
Erysipelas
Erysipelas is a type of skin infection (cellulitis.More »
Dyshidrotic Eczema
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.More »
Canker Sore
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red...More »
Herpes Stomatitis
Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth that causes ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not...More »
Fungal Nail Infection
Fungal nail infection is an infection of the nails by a fungus.More »
Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a long-term (chronic) fungal infection of the skin.More »
Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.More »
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory...More »
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.More »
Ingrown Nails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows down and into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness,...More »
Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also...More »
Sebaceous Cyst
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. See also: Carbuncle; Cyst;...More »
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is noncancerous (benign) wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.More »
Pilonidal Sinus
A pilonidal cyst is a small pit, or dimpled area, that can occur anywhere along the crease between the buttocks (sacral...More »
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a disease in which there is an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth.More »
Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous growth on the skin.More »
Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.More »
Corns and Callosities
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.More »
Leg Ulcers
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.More »
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