Things That Look Scary but Aren't

Sources Medically Reviewed on 08/20/2020 Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 20, 2020
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SOURCES:
American Academy of Dermatology: “Pityriasis Rosea: Overview.”
American Academy of Family Physicians: “Canker Sores: Overview,” “Keloids: Overview.”
American Academy of Oral Medicine: “Fissured Tongue.”
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: “Hemangioma.”
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: “Chalazion.”
American Optometric Association: “Chalazion.”
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology: “Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars,” “Keratosis Pilaris.”
Cincinnati Children’s: “Hemangiomas.”
Cleveland Clinic: “Sebaceous Cysts.”
Gastrointestinal Society: “The Scoop on Poop.”
Mayo Clinic: “Canker sore,” “Epidermoid cysts (sebaceous cysts),” “Hemangioma,” “Keratosis pilaris,” “Pityriasis rosea,” “Stool color: When to worry,” “Tuesday Q&A: Self-care steps may help prevent tonsil stones from returning.”
Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 20, 2020
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