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Causes of Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is caused by an infection of the nail unit, usually by dermatophyte fungi, although yeasts and non-dermatophyte molds can also be responsible. The condition develops when these organisms gain access to the nail,…
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Causes of Morphea
Morphea, also called localized scleroderma, develops when the immune system, connective tissue, and skin-repair processes become dysregulated in a way that leads to excess collagen deposition and tissue hardening. In other words, the condition…
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Causes of Menopause
Menopause is caused by the natural or induced loss of ovarian follicular activity, which leads to a sustained decline in estrogen and progesterone production and ultimately ends menstrual cycling. In biological terms, menopause develops…
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Causes of Melasma
Melasma is caused by an abnormal increase in pigment production and distribution in the skin, usually driven by a combination of hormonal signals, ultraviolet light exposure, and individual biological susceptibility. It develops when the…
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Causes of Melanoma
Melanoma is caused by genetic damage in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin, that allows them to grow and divide uncontrollably. In most cases, this damage develops over time from a combination of…
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Causes of Measles
What causes measles? Measles is caused by infection with the measles virus, a highly contagious respiratory virus in the genus Morbillivirus . The disease does not arise from a single symptom or external irritation;…
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Causes of Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is caused by a combination of immune-driven tissue injury, local skin fragility, and in many cases a background of genetic or hormonal susceptibility. It is not usually traced to a single cause.…