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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,…
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FAQ about Reactive airway disease
This FAQ explains the basics of reactive airway disease, including what it means, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment usually involves. It also covers long-term outlook, prevention, and several questions…
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Prevention of Reactive airway disease
Reactive airway disease is a descriptive term used for a pattern of airway narrowing and sensitivity rather than a single, fully defined diagnosis. Because it is not one uniform disease, it cannot always be…
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Diagnosis of Reactive airway disease
Reactive airway disease is a descriptive term used when a person has airway narrowing, wheezing, coughing, or breathing difficulty that appears to be caused by airway hyperresponsiveness, but the exact diagnosis has not yet…