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Introduction: This is the most superficial of the bacterial skin infections. It is one of the most common skin infections in children. b...

Alopecia, or hair loss, usually occurs on the scalp; hair loss elsewhere on the body is less common and less conspicuous. In the nons...

An age-old skin infection, scabies results from infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (itch mite), which provokes a sensitivit...

Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is an episodic, usually self-limited skin reaction characterized by local dermal wheals surrounde...

Atopic dermatitis is characterized by superficial skin inflammation and intense itching. Although atopic dermatitis may appear at any...

A major burn is a horrifying injury, necessitating painful treatment and a long period of rehabilitation. It’s often fatal or permanen...

Introduction Pemphigus is derived from the Greek word pemphix meaning bubble or blister. The term pemphigus refers to a group of autoi...

Sometimes in medical practice patients presents with skin hyperpigmentation or pigmented spots. There are many underlying different caus...

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder which usually occurs in adolescence. It typically affects the face, neck and uppe...