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Acne is a skin condition that appears at puberty when hormones are running amok. It is very common, affecting 8 out of every 10 teenagers, both girls and boys. Acne is...
- Pediatrics
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the herpes zoster virus, which also causes shingles. It mainly affects children but can also affect adults who were not...
- Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease which develops in the form of flare-ups. It is characterized by the regular appearance of red and scaly plaques. Two...
- Pruritus
Itching, also called pruritus, is defined as unpleasant skin sensations that cause an irresistible urge to scratch. When they are chronic, they are often associated with skin...
- Hyperhidrosis
Sweating is a normal physiological response to increased body temperature (heat, exercise, fever). Emotional states (stress, fear, anger) can also trigger sweat production. In some...
- Atopic eczema
- Pediatrics
Eyelid eczema, also known as eyelid dermatitis, is characterized by the appearance of dry, red plaques that cause itching and burning sensations. It can be caused by atopy (atopic...