Medical Reference Related to Skin Problems & Treatments
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Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
Autoimmune blistering diseases are a group of disorders in which the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue,causing blistering lesions that primarily affect the skin and mucous and membranes. In autoimmune blistering diseases,antibodies mistakenly attack proteins that are essential for the layers of skin to stick (adhere) together. The specific symptoms and severity of blistering diseases ...
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Ichthyosis,Netherton Syndrome
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Ichthyosis, Netherton Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Ichthyosis,Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Ichthyosis, Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Lichen Planus
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Lichen Planus is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Panniculitis,Idiopathic Nodular
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Panniculitis, Idiopathic Nodular is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Pachyonychia Congenita
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Pachyonychia Congenita is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Ichthyosis,Erythrokeratodermia Variabilis
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Ichthyosis, Erythrokeratodermia Variabilis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Atypical Mole Syndrome
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Atypical Mole Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic,inflammatory skin disease characterized by dry,reddish (erythematous),thickened patches of skin that are covered with silvery-gray scales. These patches may be referred to as papules or plaques and most often affect the scalp,elbows,knees,hands,feet and/or lower back. The plaques may be intensely itchy (pruritis) or sore. In some cases,individuals with psoriasis ...
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Treatment of Actinic Keratosis
Some citations in the text of this section are followed by a level of evidence. The PDQ editorial boards use a formal ranking system to help the reader judge the strength of evidence linked to the reported results of a therapeutic strategy. (Refer to the PDQ summary on Levels of Evidence for more information.) Actinic keratoses commonly appear in areas of chronic sun exposure,such as the face ...
