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Diagnosis of Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is usually diagnosed by combining a careful clinical history, a focused physical examination, and, when needed, a biopsy of affected tissue. In many cases, the appearance and location of the skin changes…
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Diagnosis of Lichen planus
Lichen planus is usually identified through a combination of clinical assessment and, when needed, confirmatory tissue examination. It is an inflammatory disorder that affects the skin, mouth, scalp, nails, and sometimes the genital area.…
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Diagnosis of Impetigo
Impetigo is usually diagnosed by its appearance and by the pattern of skin change it creates, rather than by any single definitive laboratory finding in most routine cases. It is a superficial bacterial infection…
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Diagnosis of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is diagnosed by combining clinical observation, patient history, and, when needed, targeted tests that rule out other causes of excessive sweating. The condition involves sweating that exceeds what is necessary for temperature regulation,…
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Diagnosis of Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa, often abbreviated HS, is identified primarily through clinical evaluation rather than a single confirmatory laboratory test. It is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects areas where skin rubs together, especially the…
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Diagnosis of Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster, also called shingles, is usually diagnosed through a combination of clinical observation, patient history, and, when needed, laboratory confirmation. The condition results from reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that…
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Diagnosis of Herpes simplex
Herpes simplex is usually diagnosed through a combination of clinical observation and laboratory testing. The condition is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2), both of which infect epithelial…