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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…
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Diagnosis of Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is usually diagnosed by its appearance and pattern of spread. It is a viral skin infection caused by a poxvirus that produces small, firm papules with a characteristic central depression, or umbilication.…
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Diagnosis of Menopause
Menopause is usually diagnosed by combining age, menstrual history, symptom pattern, and, in selected situations, laboratory testing. In most cases, especially when a person is over the typical menopausal age range and has gone…
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Diagnosis of Melasma
Melasma is usually identified through a clinical evaluation rather than a single definitive laboratory test. It is a chronic pigmentary disorder in which patches of skin develop excess melanin, most often on sun-exposed areas…