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What is Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the skin and, in some forms, the joints. In healthy skin, new cells are produced in the deepest layer of the epidermis and gradually…
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What is Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a self-limited inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the outer layers of the skin, especially the epidermis and the upper dermis. It is characterized by a transient disturbance in skin inflammation…
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What is Pemphigus vulgaris
Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune blistering disorder in which the immune system targets proteins that hold skin cells and mucosal epithelial cells together. The result is loss of adhesion between cells in the…
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What is Pediculosis
Pediculosis is an infestation of the human body by lice , tiny parasitic insects that live on the skin and hair and feed on blood or skin debris. In most medical usage, pediculosis refers…
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What is Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails, most commonly affecting the toenails and, less often, the fingernails. It involves the nail plate, nail bed, and surrounding nail unit, where fungi invade keratin-rich tissue…
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What is Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, a member of the poxvirus family. It affects the epidermis , the outermost layer of the skin, and produces small, dome-shaped…
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What is Menopause
Menopause is the permanent end of menstrual periods caused by the natural loss of ovarian follicular activity and the resulting decline in estrogen and progesterone production. It is not a disease in itself but…