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Causes of Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris develops when hair follicles and their associated sebaceous glands become biologically altered in ways that promote plugged pores, excess oil accumulation, and inflammation. The condition is not caused by a single defect.…
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Causes of Gastric Reflux
What causes gastric reflux? The condition develops when the normal barrier between the stomach and the esophagus fails, allowing acidic stomach contents to move upward into the esophageal tube. In most cases, this happens…
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Causes of Folliculitis
Folliculitis develops when a hair follicle becomes inflamed, most often because the follicle is irritated, blocked, or invaded by microorganisms. In many cases, the immediate trigger is an infection, but the deeper explanation is…
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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,…