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  2. Tarsus (eyelids) - Wikipedia

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    The inferior tarsus (tarsus inferior; inferior tarsal plate) is smaller, is thin, is elliptical in form, and has a vertical diameter of about 5 mm (0.2 in). The free or ciliary margins of these plates are thick and straight.

  3. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common Skin Rashes

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    Ringworm. What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note ...

  4. Skin infection - Wikipedia

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    A skin infection is an infection of the skin in humans and other animals, that can also affect the associated soft tissues such as loose connective tissue and mucous membranes. [ citation needed ] They comprise a category of infections termed skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs), or skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), [ 1 ] and acute ...

  5. Skin and skin structure infection - Wikipedia

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    Skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs), also referred to as skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), [1] or acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs), [2] are infections of skin and associated soft tissues (such as loose connective tissue and mucous membranes).

  6. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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    Infection on the skin of the feet may cause athlete's foot and in the groin, jock itch. Involvement of the nails is termed onychomycosis . Animals including dogs and cats can also be affected by ringworm, and the disease can be transmitted between animals and humans, making it a zoonotic disease .

  7. Mom of Five's Vacation Tattoo Becomes 'Scabbed, Crusted ... - AOL

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    It’s “a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. The affected skin is swollen and inflamed and is typically painful and warm to the touch,” the Mayo Clinic explains.

  8. Dermatomycosis - Wikipedia

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    A dermatomycosis is a skin disease caused by a fungus. [1] The most frequent form is dermatophytosis (ringworm, tinea). Another example is cutaneous candidiasis. These fungal infections impair superficial layers of the skin, hair and nails.

  9. Fungal infection - Wikipedia

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    Keeping the skin clean and dry, as well as maintaining good hygiene, will help larger topical mycoses. Because some fungal infections are contagious, it is important to wash hands after touching other people or animals. Sports clothing should also be washed after use. [clarification needed] [citation needed]