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2. Steroid-induced skin atrophy - Wikipedia

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   Steroid-induced skin atrophy is thinning of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to topical steroids. In people with psoriasis using topical steroids it occurs in up to 5% of people after a year of use. [5] Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [6] [7] [8]

3. Cushing's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. [4] [9] [10] Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face due to facial plethora, [11] a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals ...

4. Here’s Why You Bruise So Easily, According to a Doctor - AOL

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   Long-term steroid use, on the other hand, causes thinning of the skin, making it more susceptible to bruising. That same logic applies to older folks’ tendency to bruise like a peach.

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

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   Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...

6. Acrogeria - Wikipedia

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   Acrogeria (Gottron's syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by premature aging, typically in the form of unusually fragile, thin skin on the hands and feet (distal extremities). [ 1 ] This is one of the classic congenital premature aging syndromes, occurring early in life, others being pangeria ( Werner's syndrome ) and progeria ...

7. These Pictures Will Help You Figure Out What That Weird Rash ...

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   26 pictures of skin rashes to help you identify your skin rash. Plus, doctor-approved at-home skin rash remedies and when to see a doctor for your skin rash.

8. Bruise - Wikipedia

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   A bruise, also known as a contusion, is a type of hematoma of tissue, [3] the most common cause being capillaries damaged by trauma, causing localized bleeding that extravasates into the surrounding interstitial tissues. Most bruises occur close enough to the epidermis such that the bleeding causes a visible discoloration.

9. 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]