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Integumentary System Skin Diseases
Dermatoses is a general term used to describe any skin defect or lesion on the skin.
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Five Socially Stigmatizing Myths about Skin Disease
We talk a lot here on MySkinCareConnection about various skin diseases including acne, psoriasis, and eczema. One common struggle for the... Read more »
Scleroderma, Not Just the "Hard Skin" Disease
To kick off Scleroderma Awareness Month, twenty-four athletes will swim, bike and run to spread awareness about scleroderma and pulmonary... Read more »
My Skin Care Connection’s Guide to Chronic Skin Conditions
If you have been diagnosed with a chronic skin disease you will most likely have many questions. Some of these questions may include: How... Read more »
Scientists Create Brain Cells from Skin: New Hope for People with...
What if I were to tell you that your skin could provide the answers to the mystery of brain diseases like alzheimers, epilepsy, autism,... Read more »
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Hyperelastic skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hyperelastic skin is skin that can be stretched beyond what is considered normal, and then returns to normal. Alternative Names India... Read more »
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Scleroderma is a widespread connective tissue disease that involves changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. ... Read more »
Oily skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesSkin - oilyInformationYour genes and hormones play the key role in whether or not you have oily skin. Diet probably has little, if... Read more »
Dry skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Skin - dry; Winter itch Home Care It may help to change your bathing habits: Keep baths or showers short. Use warm (not hot)... Read more »
Skin: clammy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Clammy skin is cool, moist, and usually pale.Alternative NamesSweat - cold; Clammy skin; Cold sweatConsiderationsClammy skin may be an emergency.... Read more »
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