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• Dermatosis
  ...term "dermatosis" is derived from the Greek words ''derma'' meaning skin, and ''-osis'' meaning condition or disease. ...e of skin conditions, including [[eczema]], [[psoriasis]], [[dermatitis]], and [[acne]].
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• Contact dermatitis
  ...f the [[skin]] that occurs when substances come into contact with the skin and cause an [[allergic reaction]] or [[irritation]]. ...ontact dermatitis" is derived from the Latin ''contactus'' meaning "touch" and the Greek ''dermatitis'' meaning "inflammation of the skin".
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• Herbal Medicine
  ...from the old English word "herbe", meaning grass, green stalks, or blades, and the Latin word "medicina", meaning the art of healing. ...d the world, from the [[Traditional Chinese Medicine|traditional Chinese]] and [[Ayurveda|Ayurvedic]] systems to Western [[Herbalism|herbalism]]. It is co
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• Scratch dermatitis
  ...ɪs/) is a type of [[skin condition]] that is characterized by inflammation and itching, often as a result of scratching. ...efers to the act of scraping or rubbing a surface, often with one's nails, and the Greek word "dermatitis," which means inflammation of the skin.
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• Allergies
  ...term "allergy" is derived from the Greek words ''allos'', meaning "other", and ''ergon'', meaning "work". == Types of Allergies ==
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• Juvenile plantar dermatosis
  ...weaty Sock Syndrome'', is a skin condition that primarily affects children and adolescents. ...ole of the foot, and ''dermatosis'' from the Greek ''derma'' meaning skin, and ''-osis'' denoting a condition or disease.
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• Topical corticosteroids
  ...d to treat a variety of skin conditions such as [[eczema]], [[psoriasis]], and [[dermatitis]]. ...to the outer layer of the adrenal gland where these hormones are produced, and "steroid", indicating its chemical structure. The prefix "topical" comes fr
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• Allergic contact dermatitis
  ...ng "other work"), "kontaktos" (meaning "touch"), "derma" (meaning "skin"), and "itis" (meaning "inflammation"). ...dermatitis is a [[dermatological]] condition characterized by red, itchy, and inflamed skin following exposure to an allergen. The reaction is a result o
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• Irritant contact dermatitis
  ...ntact" refers to the direct interaction between the skin and the irritant, and "irritant" describes any substance that can cause damage to the skin. ...ly including detergents, soaps, disinfectants, metals, rubber, and certain types of plants. It is not an [[allergic reaction]], but rather a direct effect o
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• Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome
  ...ere [[X-linked recessive disease]] that affects both the [[immune system]] and the ability of the blood to clot. ...ed Wiskott, a German pediatrician who first noticed the condition in 1937, and Dr. Robert Aldrich, an American pediatrician who described the disease in a
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• Cutaneous condition
  ...embranes]]. The term is derived from the Latin word 'cutis', meaning skin, and the English word 'condition', which refers to a state of being. ...us conditions include [[acne]], [[psoriasis]], [[eczema]], [[dermatitis]], and [[skin cancer]].
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• Rashes
  == Types of Rashes == There are several types of rashes, including:
  2 KB (251 words) - 21:16, 12 February 2024
• Allergic disorders
  ...ergies]], [[atopic dermatitis]], [[allergic asthma]], and [[anaphylaxis]]. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of b ...Pirquet in 1906, from the Greek words ''allos'' (άλλος), meaning "other", and ''ergon'' (έργον), meaning "work". The term "disorder" comes from the
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• Skin rashes
  ...wollen skin. They may be accompanied by symptoms such as redness, itching, and pain. === Types of Skin Rashes ===
  2 KB (300 words) - 21:08, 12 February 2024
• Prurigo
  ...ion can affect any part of the body, but it most commonly affects the arms and legs. === Types ===
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• Postinflammatory hypopigmentation
  ...Latin word "inflammare" which means to set on fire, referring to the heat and redness of inflammation. ...that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes.
  2 KB (247 words) - 19:37, 11 February 2024
• Small plaque parapsoriasis
  ...sis", a chronic skin disease. The prefix "small plaque" refers to the size and appearance of the skin lesions. === Symptoms ===
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• Itching
  ...number of factors, including [[allergic reactions]], [[skin conditions]], and certain diseases. * [[Skin conditions]]: Conditions such as [[eczema]], [[psoriasis]], and [[dermatitis]] can cause itching.
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• Medical terminology
  ...communicate with precision to avoid ambiguity in the diagnosis, treatment, and documentation of medical conditions. ==Origins and Structure==
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• Glossary of medicine
  ...occurring on red blood cells; the four classification groups are A, AB, B, and O * [[AIDS-related complex]] - symptoms including weight loss, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes experienced by people who are infected with HIV but do
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