Skin Disorders

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a chronic medical condition that results in dispigmentation of skin in patches due to the destruction or inability of melanocytes, the cells that cause skin pigmentation. Some people have a few spots that may lighten or become fully white. Vitiligo attacks 0.5-2% of the world population, generally at the age of 20 years. […]

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Wounds

Wounds- First Aid Causes Puncture wound can be caused by Following first aid Caring for a Major Open Wound How to Treat a Gunshot Wound Shock WOUNDS- First Aid A wound is a type of injury to living tissue that generally involves a cut or break in the skin. Throughout life, you may face several

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Chickenpox

How is it spread? Symptoms of chickenpox Who is at risk of complications? Complications Chickenpox and Pregnancy Exams and Tests Chickenpox Treatment Prevention What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease, caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) also known as Human Herpes Virus 3 (HHV-3), one of the 8 herpes viruses known to harm

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Burns First Aid

Burns First Aid First-degree burn Second-degree burn Self-Care at Home Caution Third-degree burn Burns First Aid Burns are injuries to tissues caused by fire, the sun, chemicals, heated objects, electricity, radiation, friction, fluids, or other means that can destroy skin. Burns can be trivial medical problems or life-threatening emergencies. Burns are characterized by degree determined

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