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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…
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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…