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Diagnosis of Gastric Reflux
Gastric reflux is diagnosed by combining clinical evaluation with targeted testing when needed. In most cases, the process begins with a careful assessment of symptoms that suggest movement of stomach contents back into the…
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Diagnosis of Folliculitis
Folliculitis is usually identified through a combination of clinical observation, patient history, and, when needed, targeted laboratory testing. The condition develops when a hair follicle becomes inflamed, most often because of infection, irritation, friction,…
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Diagnosis of Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme is usually diagnosed by combining the clinical appearance of the skin and mucosal lesions with the patient’s recent medical history and, when needed, selected laboratory or tissue tests. In many cases, the…
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Diagnosis of Erysipelas
Erysipelas is usually identified through clinical evaluation rather than through a single definitive laboratory test. It is a superficial skin and soft tissue infection, most often caused by group A Streptococcus , that involves…
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Diagnosis of Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a lupus-related disorder that primarily affects the skin. It is identified through a combination of clinical appearance, patient history, laboratory evaluation, and, when needed, skin biopsy. Because several autoimmune, inflammatory,…
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Diagnosis of Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is usually identified by combining the appearance of the skin, the pattern of exposure, and the timing of the reaction. It is an inflammatory skin disorder caused by direct contact with a…
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Diagnosis of Chickenpox
Chickenpox is usually identified through its characteristic clinical pattern: a febrile illness followed by an itchy rash that evolves in stages. In many cases, especially when the presentation is typical, a clinician can make…