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What Is Pemphigus Vulgaris?
Pemphigus vulgaris is an
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Pemphigus is an autoimmune disorder. The immune system produces
Sometimes pemphigus is caused by certain medications, although this is...
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Don't Pop that Zit!
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Ichthyosis vulgaris
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Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.Alternative NamesCommon ichthyosis; Fish... Read more »
Nikolskys sign
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Nikolsky's sign is a skin finding in which the top layers of the skin slip away from the lower layers when slightly rubbed.ConsiderationsNikolsky's... Read more »
Glossitis
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Glossitis is a condition in which the tongue is swollen and changes color, often making the surface of the tongue appear smooth.See also: Geographic... Read more »
Immunofluorescence
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Normal Values A negative test result is normal. What abnormal results mean Immunofluorescence is often used to detect the presence and... Read more »
Whiteheads and Acne, Whiteheads and pimples, whiteheads and zi...
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Whiteheads are white, raised bumps caused by collections of oil and skin in pores. Whiteheads are also known as closed comedomes and pimples. See:... Read more »
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