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Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis, also known as sun damage, is a common skin condition caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. It is characterized by rough, scaly patches on the skin, usually on sun-damaged areas .......
read more Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis (also known as contact dermatitis) is a skin reaction caused by direct contact with certain substances. Symptoms range from redness, itching, swelling to blistering. The .......
read more Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, attacking the hair follicles by the immune system. This results in hair loss on various parts of the body, mostly on the scalp. ....
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Alopecia Cicatricialis
Alopecia cicatricialis, also known as scarring alopecia, is a rare form of hair loss where scar tissue damages the hair follicles, resulting in irreversible hair loss in affected areas. ....
read more Anal Fissure
An anal fissure, also known as an anal tear, is a small crack in the skin around the anus, which can cause pain and sometimes bleeding during and after bowel movements. ....
read more Andrews-Barber Syndrome
Andrews-Barber
Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), also known as Andrews-Barber, is a chronic skin condition characterized by the presence of pustules (pus-filled blisters) on the palms of the hands and soles of the .......
read more Androgenetic Alopecia
The most common form of hair loss in men and women, characterized by a gradual decrease in the quantity and quality of hair, usually caused by hereditary factors and hormonal changes. ....
read more Angioedema
Angioedema is a condition that causes swelling in the deeper layers of the skin and underlying tissue. It can occur in different parts of the body and sometimes lead to serious complications. ....
read more Angiokeratoma
Angiokeratoma is a benign skin condition that appears as small, dark red to purple bumps on the skin. They develop due to the dilation of small blood vessels and may have a rough or scaly texture. .......
read more Angioma Senilis
Angioma senilis, also known as cherry angioma, is a common skin condition that appears as small bright red to purple bumps on the skin. These bumps are actually small blood vessels that form on or .......
read more Ashy Dermatosis (erythema dyschromicum perstans)
Ashy dermatosis, also known as erythema dyschromicum perstans, is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of gray to blue-gray patches on the skin. These patches are usually round or oval .......
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Atheroma Cyst (Epidermoid Cyst)
An epidermoid cyst, also known as a sebaceous cyst, is a common skin condition that occurs when the opening of a sebaceous gland becomes clogged. Sebaceous glands produce sebum, an oily substance .......
read more Atopic Eczema
Constitutional Eczema
Atopic eczema, also known as constitutional eczema, is a common skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It affects both children and adults and can impact various parts of the .......
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An inflammation of the glans and foreskin of the penis causing discomfort, irritation, and pain. ....
read more Bartholin’s Cyst
A Bartholin's cyst is a common benign swelling that occurs when one of the Bartholin glands, located on either side of the vaginal opening, becomes blocked. The cyst forms because the fluid normally .......
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. It arises from the cells in the lowest layer of the epidermis. Basal cell carcinomas usually grow slowly and rarely metastasize to other .......
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Black Hairy Tongue
Black Hairy Tongue, also known as hairy tongue, is a harmless condition in which it appears as though small hairs are growing on the tongue. This is due to an overgrowth of .......
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Blue Nevus
A blue nevus is a benign skin condition characterized by blue or bluish spots or bumps on the skin. ....
read more Borrelia
Lyme Disease, Tick-Borne Disease
Borrelia, also known as Lyme disease or tick-borne disease, is characterized by erythema chronicum migrans (ECM), a skin rash caused by an infection with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, typically .......
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Bowen’s Disease
Bowen's disease, also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ, is an early form of skin cancer that develops in the top layer of the epidermis. It is characterized by abnormal growth of skin cells .......
read more Brachioradial Pruritus
Brachioradial pruritus is a skin condition that causes intense itching on the forearm, especially around the elbow area. This condition may be related to nerve irritation or damage. ....
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Bullous Pemphigoid
A rare autoimmune disease that causes large, itchy, and painful blisters on the skin. ....
read more Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome is a condition where the affected person experiences a burning or tingling sensation in the mouth, often without a visible medical cause. ....
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Café-au-lait Spots
Light brown or coffee-colored pigmentation marks on the skin, generally harmless and primarily a cosmetic concern. ....
read more Candida Intertrigo
Candidal Intertrigo is a common skin condition caused by a fungal infection in skin folds such as the armpits, groin, under the breasts, between the toes, and in the genital areas. It can cause .......
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Canker Sores
Canker sores are small, painful ulcers in the mouth. They often appear white or yellowish with a red border around them and are sometimes called oral ulcers. They can occur on the gums, tongue, .......
read more Capillaritis
Capillaritis, also known as pigmented purpuric dermatosis, is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin. It can result in small red or purple spots .......
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Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis
Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis is a painful skin condition that occurs on the ear, typically at the top. It is characterized by the formation of small, painful nodules or ulcers on the skin of .......
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Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (CDLE)
Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (CDLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin. It is characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin that often itch and can leave scars. CDLE can .......
read more Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a condition in which the veins in the legs have difficulty pumping blood back to the heart. Normally, veins return deoxygenated blood to the heart, but in CVI, .......
read more Clavus (Corn, Callus)
A clavus, also known as a corn or callus, is a thickening of the skin that usually occurs on the toes or other parts of the foot due to repeated pressure or friction. It is essentially a protective .......
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Condylomata Acuminata (Genital Warts)
Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata, are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear on the genital organs, anus, .......
read more Corticosteroids for the skin
Corticosteroids are adrenal cortex hormones and related drugs. They are used in creams and lotions for skin conditions to reduce inflammation, itching, and rapid cell division but do not address the .......
read more Cradle Cap
Cradle cap, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is a common skin condition in newborns and infants, characterized by oily yellow scales on the scalp. This condition is harmless and usually does not .......
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Cutaneous Horn
Cutaneous horn, also known as 'cornu cutaneum', is a rare skin condition characterized by a horn-like growth on the skin. This growth can occur anywhere on the body but is most common on exposed .......
read more Cutaneous Vasculitis (skin vasculitis)
Cutaneous vasculitis is a condition where inflammation of the blood vessels in the skin occurs. This inflammation can cause damage to the blood vessels, resulting in red or purple spots on the skin, .......
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