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What is Carbuncle
A carbuncle is a cluster of interconnected skin abscesses caused by a deep bacterial infection of hair follicles and the surrounding tissue. It most often develops in areas where skin is thicker and subjected…
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What is Bullous pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease of the skin in which the immune system mistakenly targets structural proteins that help anchor the outer layer of the skin to the layer beneath it. The…
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What is Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a malignant tumor that arises from basal cells in the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. It is the most common form of skin cancer and usually develops in…
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What is Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease caused by a combination of impaired skin-barrier function and an overactive immune response in the skin. It primarily involves the epidermis, especially the outermost barrier layer,…
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What is Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of progressive hair loss caused by an inherited sensitivity of scalp hair follicles to androgens, especially dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It affects the hair follicle, a specialized skin structure, and…
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What is Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous change in the outer layer of the skin caused by long-term ultraviolet (UV) damage, most often from sunlight. It develops in the epidermis, especially on skin that receives repeated…