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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…
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Prevention of Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis, or scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that grow in keratin-rich tissue such as hair shafts and the outer layer of skin. Whether it can be fully prevented depends…
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Causes of Scleroderma
Scleroderma develops when the immune system, blood vessels, and connective tissue begin to behave abnormally at the same time. In its simplest form, what causes scleroderma is not one single event but a combination…
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What is Rubella
Rubella is a contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus , an RNA virus that primarily targets the immune system, the respiratory tract, and, in pregnancy, the developing fetus. In most people it…