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Prevention of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a disorder in which pigment-producing cells, called melanocytes, are damaged or lost, leading to sharply demarcated patches of lighter skin. Whether vitiligo can be fully prevented is not currently established. In most…
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Treatment for Vitiligo
What treatments are used for vitiligo? The condition is managed with a combination of topical medications, light-based therapy, procedures such as skin grafting in selected cases, and supportive measures that reduce contrast and help…
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Causes of Warts
What causes warts? In most cases, warts develop because of infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV, a group of viruses that alters the growth pattern of skin cells and produces a localized, thickened lesion.…
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Symptoms of Urticaria
What are the symptoms of Urticaria? The defining symptoms are sudden, raised, itchy wheals on the skin, often called hives, sometimes accompanied by redness, warmth, or swelling beneath the surface. These changes arise when…
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Diagnosis of Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete’s foot, is usually diagnosed by combining the patient’s symptoms with a careful skin examination and, when needed, laboratory confirmation. It is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, organisms…
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Diagnosis of Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis, commonly called ringworm of the body, is usually identified through a combination of clinical appearance, patient history, and, when needed, laboratory confirmation. It is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, a…
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FAQ about Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection of the scalp and hair. It is often called “scalp ringworm,” although it is not caused by a worm. This FAQ explains what tinea capitis is, what…