Dermatology Conditions
Dermatology is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Dermatologists are medical specialists trained to diagnose and manage a wide range of dermatological conditions, including:
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Acne: A skin condition characterized by clogged pores, pimples, and inflammation, often affecting the face, chest, and back.
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): A chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by dry, itchy, red, and inflamed skin.
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Psoriasis: A chronic autoimmune condition characterized by rapid skin cell turnover, resulting in thickened, red, scaly patches on the skin.
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Shingles: Shingles is a painful rash that usually appears as a single stripe of blisters on one side of the body, often wrapping around the torso or appearing on the face.
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Rosacea: A chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps.
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Skin Cancer: Various types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, which develop due to abnormal growth of skin cells.
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Dermatitis (Contact, Seborrheic, Nummular): Inflammation of the skin, which can be caused by contact with irritants or allergens (contact dermatitis), excessive oil production (seborrheic dermatitis), or unknown factors (nummular dermatitis).
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Fungal Infections: Infections caused by fungi, such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections, which can affect the skin, nails, and mucous membranes.
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Hives (Urticaria): Raised, itchy welts on the skin that result from an allergic reaction or other triggers, often accompanied by swelling (angioedema).
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Hair Loss (Alopecia): Various forms of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness), alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and telogen effluvium (temporary hair shedding).
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Vitiligo: A skin condition characterized by patches of depigmented skin due to the loss of melanocytes, resulting in white patches on the skin.
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Seborrheic Keratosis: Benign growths on the skin that typically appear as waxy, wart-like lesions, often developing with age.​
