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Prevention of Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis, commonly called ringworm of the body, is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that use keratin as a nutrient source. Because these organisms spread through contact and…
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Prevention of Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious reaction in which the immune system damages skin and mucosal tissues, usually after exposure to a trigger such as a medication or, less commonly, an infection.…
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Prevention of Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin can often be prevented in the sense that many of the exposures and biological injuries that contribute to its development are modifiable. However, prevention is not absolute. This…
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Prevention of Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis cannot be prevented with complete certainty because its development depends on a combination of internal biology and external triggers. The condition appears when skin that is naturally rich in sebaceous activity develops…
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Prevention of Scleroderma
Scleroderma, also called systemic sclerosis, is not a condition that can be fully prevented in the strict sense because its exact cause is not known and it develops through a complex interaction of immune,…
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Prevention of Scabies
Scabies is an infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei , a microscopic mite that lives in the outer layer of human skin. The condition develops when mites are transferred from one person to another and…
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Prevention of Rubella
Rubella, also known as German measles, is an infectious viral disease that can often be prevented rather than merely managed after exposure. In practical terms, prevention is achieved by stopping the virus from spreading…