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Diagnosis of Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitis is usually diagnosed by recognizing a characteristic pattern of irritation and breakdown at the corners of the mouth, then determining why that skin has become inflamed. Clinicians do not rely on a…
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Treatment for Angular cheilitis
Treatments for angular cheilitis include topical antifungal or antibacterial medications, barrier ointments, measures to reduce saliva-related irritation, correction of nutritional deficiencies, and treatment of any underlying systemic disease. The choice of treatment depends on…
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FAQ about Asthma
This FAQ explains the most common questions people ask about asthma, including what it is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. It also covers long-term outlook, ways to…
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FAQ about Prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin condition best known for intense itching and firm, raised nodules on the skin. It can be frustrating, painful, and disruptive to sleep and daily life. This FAQ article…
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Prevention of Prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis cannot usually be prevented with certainty, because it develops through a combination of skin disease, immune activity, nerve signaling, and chronic scratching behavior that varies from person to person. For many individuals,…
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Diagnosis of Prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis is usually identified through a combination of clinical observation, patient history, and targeted testing to rule out other causes of chronic itching and skin thickening. It is a disorder in which intense,…
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Treatment for Prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis is treated with a combination of topical medications, systemic drugs, procedural therapies, and measures that reduce the cycle of itching and scratching. The main treatments aim to calm nerve-driven itch signaling, reduce…