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Diagnosis of Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is usually diagnosed clinically, meaning doctors identify it from the pattern of signs and symptoms rather than from a single definitive test. This approach works well because the illness…
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Diagnosis of Furuncle
A furuncle, commonly called a boil, is a localized bacterial infection that forms in a hair follicle and the surrounding skin. It usually develops when Staphylococcus aureus enters the follicle and triggers a deeper…
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Diagnosis of Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is usually diagnosed on the basis of its characteristic clinical pattern rather than by a single definitive laboratory test. In many cases, a clinician can identify the condition from the appearance of…
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Diagnosis of Pemphigus vulgaris
Pemphigus vulgaris is diagnosed by combining a careful clinical assessment with laboratory confirmation. It is an autoimmune blistering disorder in which the immune system produces antibodies against desmogleins, proteins that help skin cells adhere…
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Diagnosis of Pediculosis
Pediculosis is diagnosed primarily by direct identification of lice or their eggs, called nits, on the scalp, body, or pubic hair depending on the type of infestation. In clinical practice, the diagnosis is usually…
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Diagnosis of Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit, usually caused by dermatophytes, though yeasts and non-dermatophyte molds can also be involved. It develops when fungi invade the nail plate, nail bed, or surrounding…
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Diagnosis of Morphea
Morphea, also called localized scleroderma, is typically identified through a combination of clinical observation and targeted testing rather than a single definitive blood test. The condition causes inflammation and thickening of the skin because…