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Rare Skin Disorders
Leprosy skin test
What the risks are
There is an extremely small risk of an allergic reaction which may include itching and, rarely,
Special considerations
This test is used primarily as a research tool and only helps in the classification of leprosy. It should not be used to establish a diagnosis of leprosy.
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Author has Rare Sleep Disorder
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Hereditary Angioedema : New Therapies for Rare but Potentially Fatal...
"Doc, I've had swelling off and on for more than 15 years. The medications my doctor has been giving me don't seem to work as well. It... Read more »
Chronic Hives: A Dreadful Disorder That Remains Difficult to...
Each year I see hundreds of new patients with complaints of hives and swelling. Hives are intensely itchy skin rashes that resemble welts... Read more »
Depression and Skin Disorders
When I was a teen I suffered from acne like a lot of kids do. I remember the first time I was teased for my skin. I was called “pizza... Read more »
From Our Sources
Hallucinations a rare side effect of ADHD meds
A review of 49 clinical trials has found that some children do experience a hallucination while on ADHD drugs, but experts say the side effect is... Read more »
Skin graft
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Skin transplant; Skin autografting; FTSG; STSG; Split thickness skin graft; Full thickness skin graftRisksRisks for any anesthesia are:Reactions to... Read more »
Skin lesion of blastomycosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A skin lesion of blastomycosis is a symptom of an infection with the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. The skin becomes infected as the fungus spreads... Read more »
CSD skin test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The CSD skin test was once used to help diagnose cat scratch disease.The test is rarely used today and is not recommended. There are better methods... Read more »
Scalded skin syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ritter disease; Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSS) Symptoms Blisters Fever Large areas of skin peel or fall away... Read more »
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