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Dermatophytoses

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections of keratin in the skin and nails, frequently affects hair also. Human infections are caused by...
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Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis is a skin disorder that causes dead skin cells to accumulate in thick, dry scales on the skin's surface. These scales can be present at...
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Exfoliative Dermatitis

Exfoliative dermatitis is widespread erythema and scaling of the skin caused by preexisting skin disease like (eg, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis...
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Squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of nonmelanoma skin cancer following basal cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinomas are...
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Psoriasis A Skin Disease

Psoriasis is a noncontagious noncurable common long term skin condition that causes rapid skin cell reproduction resulting in red, itchy, dry...
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Allergic dermatits

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an immune-mediated inflammation of the skin, often with a significant genetic component. Pruritus is the primary...
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Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that results in white plaques with epidermal atrophy. Lichen sclerosus has both genital and...
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Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a chronic mucocutaneous inflammatory disease that affects the skin and the oral mucosa, and presents itself in the form of...
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Stretch marks

Stretch marks are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, and over time can diminish but...
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Scabies infestation

Scabies is an infestation by the itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei. They are tiny, just 1/3 millimeter long, and burrow into the skin to produce...
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