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What is Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin that develops in areas with a high density of sebaceous glands, such as the scalp, eyebrows, sides of the nose, ears, chest, and upper…
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What is Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body produces excessive connective tissue, especially collagen, leading to hardening and thickening of the skin and, in some forms, involvement of internal organs and blood…
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What is Scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by a microscopic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei , that lives in the outer layer of the skin. The condition develops when the female mite burrows into the stratum…
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What is Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the central face, including the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. It involves the skin’s blood vessels, immune signaling, and surface structures such as the hair…
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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…