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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.…
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Causes of Lichen planus
Lichen planus is caused by an abnormal immune response in which the body’s own defenses, especially T lymphocytes, attack cells in the skin, mucous membranes, hair follicles, or nails. In most cases, it is…
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Causes of Jaundice
Jaundice is treated by addressing the biological cause of bilirubin buildup rather than by treating the yellow color alone. The main treatment approaches depend on whether the underlying problem is excessive red blood cell…
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Causes of Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is caused by direct contact between the skin and a substance or physical agent that either damages the skin barrier or provokes an immune response in the skin. In practical terms, the…
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Causes of Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by infection with the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a human herpesvirus that spreads from person to person and then enters cells in the skin and nervous system. The illness develops when the…