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Dermatoses
Dermatoses is a general term used to describe any skin defect or lesion on the skin.
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Birthmarks: pigmented
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A birthmark is a skin marking that is present at birth. Birthmarks include cafe-au-lait spots, moles, and mongolian spots.See also: Birthmarks -... Read more »
Xeroderma pigmentosa
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Xeroderma pigmentosa is a rare condition passed down through families in which the skin and tissue covering the eye are extremely sensitive to... Read more »
Animal bites
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An animal bite can result in a break in the skin, a bruise, or a puncture wound.Alternative NamesBites - animalsConsiderationsIf the bite is a... Read more »
Hypothermia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95 F (35 C). Alternative Names Low body temperature; Cold exposure ... Read more »
Coccidioidomycosis: disseminated
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection that spreads through the bloodstream and involves many organs.Alternative... Read more »
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