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What is Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare, life-threatening disorder in which large areas of the skin and often the mucous membranes undergo rapid cell death and detach from the body. It is primarily a disease…
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What is Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet, most often involving the spaces between the toes, the sole, and sometimes the sides of the foot. It…
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What is Tinea cruris
Tinea cruris is a superficial fungal infection of the groin, inner thighs, and adjacent skin folds. It belongs to the group of dermatophyte infections, meaning it is caused by fungi that live on keratinized…
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What is Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts. It is caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that digest keratin, the structural protein found in hair, the outer layer of…
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What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an extreme immune reaction that leads to widespread death of the cells lining these surfaces. The condition primarily involves…
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What is Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is a malignant tumor arising from squamous cells , the flat cells that form most of the outer layer of the skin. It develops when these cells acquire…
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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…