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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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Thrush and Other Yeast Infections in Children

Yeast infections are caused by various species of a yeast-like fungus called Candida particularly the species Candida albicans. Yeast infections...
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Nail Fungus

Nail infection of fungus is known as Onychomycosis. Fungus can infect both toenails and fingernails. Infection may manifest as a little white...
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Candidiasis

Candidiasis is skin infection with Candida sp, most commonly Candida albicans. Infections can occur anywhere and are most common in skin folds and...
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Pimples

Acne vulgaris is the formation of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and/or cysts as a result of obstruction and inflammation of hair...
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Excessive sweating over body

Excessive Sweating is termed as Hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of...
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