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  2. Juvenile dermatomyositis - Wikipedia

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    Some children develop calcinosis, which are calcium deposits under the skin. The rash is the source of the "dermato-" part of the name of the disease. [citation needed] The second symptom caused by vasculitis is muscle inflammation. This symptom is the source of the "-myositis" part of the name of the disease ("myo" = muscle, "-itis ...

  3. Allergic contact dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Pain can also be present. Dermatitis can occur anywhere on the skin, but is most common on the hands (22% of people), scattered across the body (18%), or on the face (17%). [5] The rash and other symptoms typically occur 24 to 48 hours after the exposure; in some cases, the rash may persist for weeks. [2]

  4. Folliculitis - Wikipedia

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    Folliculitis is the infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles.The condition may occur anywhere on hair-covered skin.The rash may appear as pimples that come to white tips on the face, chest, back, arms, legs, buttocks, or head.

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

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    What it looks like: Scabies is a discolored, splotchy rash that can appear pimple-like on any affected parts of the skin. Patients might also notice tiny lines on the skin where the mites have ...

  6. Molluscum contagiosum - Wikipedia

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    Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the most ...

  7. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    The skin weighs an average of four kilograms, covers an area of two square metres, and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are: glabrous skin, the hairless skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [3]

  8. List of ICD-9 codes 680–709: diseases of the skin and ...

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    This is a shortened version of the twelfth chapter of the ICD-9: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue. It covers ICD codes 680 to 709 . The full chapter can be found on pages 379 to 393 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9.

  9. Gianotti–Crosti syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Gianotti–Crosti syndrome mainly affects infants and young children.Children as young as 1.5 months and up to 12 years of age are reported to be affected. [9] It is generally recognized as a papular or papulovesicular skin rash occurring mainly on the face and distal aspects of the four limbs.