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Diagnosis of Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor that arises from melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells found mainly in the skin but also in the eyes and other tissues. It is typically identified through clinical examination of a…
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Diagnosis of Jaundice
Jaundice is typically identified by visible yellow discoloration of the sclera, skin, or mucous membranes and then confirmed by showing that bilirubin is elevated in the blood. Diagnosis matters because jaundice is not a…
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Diagnosis of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is usually identified through a combination of clinical observation, medical history, and selective testing. The condition occurs when melanocytes, the cells that produce skin pigment, are lost or inactivated in specific areas of…
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Diagnosis of Urticaria
Urticaria, commonly called hives, is diagnosed primarily through a careful clinical evaluation rather than a single definitive laboratory test. The condition is usually recognized by the appearance of transient, raised, itchy wheals caused by…
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Diagnosis of Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis, often abbreviated as TEN, is a rare but life-threatening severe skin reaction. It is usually identified through a combination of clinical findings, medication history, and targeted testing rather than by a…
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Diagnosis of Tinea cruris
Tinea cruris is a superficial fungal infection of the groin and adjacent upper thigh, usually caused by dermatophyte organisms that thrive in warm, moist, and occluded skin. Medical professionals diagnose it by combining the…
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Diagnosis of Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts caused by dermatophytes, organisms that digest keratin. Because the infection can weaken hair, cause patchy hair loss, and sometimes inflame the scalp,…