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What is Melasma
Melasma is a chronic pigmentary disorder of the skin characterized by the development of irregular, symmetrical patches of brown to gray-brown discoloration, most often on the face. It arises from altered activity in the…
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What is Melanoma
Melanoma is a cancer that begins in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells found primarily in the skin. It develops when genetic damage causes these cells to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way, allowing a…
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What is Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system, immune system, skin, and the lining of the eyes and airways. It is caused by the measles virus, a member of…
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What is Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most often affects the anogenital skin, although it can appear on other areas of the body. It involves progressive changes in the epidermis, the connective…
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What is Lichen planus
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the immune system targets cells in the skin and mucous membranes, especially the outer layer of the epidermis and the lining of the mouth or…
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What is Jaundice
The symptoms of jaundice arise because bilirubin accumulates in the blood and tissues and because the underlying disorder disturbing bilirubin handling often affects the liver, bile ducts, blood, or pancreas at the same time.…
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What is Impetigo
Impetigo is a superficial bacterial infection of the skin that primarily involves the outermost layers of the epidermis. It develops when bacteria colonize the skin surface, enter through minor breaks in the protective barrier,…