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Causes of Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme is caused by an abnormal immune reaction, usually triggered by an infection and less often by a medication or another inflammatory stimulus. The condition does not arise because the skin is intrinsically…
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Causes of Erysipelas
Erysipelas is caused by infection of the skin and superficial lymphatic vessels, most commonly by group A Streptococcus bacteria, especially Streptococcus pyogenes . The condition develops when these bacteria enter the body through a…
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Causes of Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is caused by an abnormal immune response in which the body mistakenly targets components of the skin, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. It develops through a combination of immune dysregulation,…
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Causes of Cellulitis
Cellulitis is caused by bacteria entering the skin and spreading through the deeper layers , especially the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The condition develops when the skin’s normal barrier is broken or weakened enough…
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Symptoms of Tinea pedis
The symptoms of Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, usually include itching, burning, peeling, scaling, redness, and cracking of the skin between the toes or on the soles of the feet. These symptoms develop…
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Symptoms of Tinea capitis
What are the symptoms of tinea capitis? Tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts, commonly causes patchy hair loss, scaling, broken hairs, itching, and inflammation of the scalp. In more…
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Symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndrome produces a distinctive pattern of symptoms centered on abrupt skin pain, blistering rash, and inflammation of the mucous membranes. The earliest complaints are often flu-like, but the condition quickly moves into a…