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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. Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans - Wikipedia

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    Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans, or PVA, indicates that extra or altered skin pigmentation ("poikiloderma") [10] is occurring, associated with heightened visibity of capillaries ("vasculare", referring to telangiectasia) under the skin, related to thinning and wasting away ("atrophicans") of the skin and its tissue. Telangiectasia is an ...

  4. Allergic contact dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Corticosteroid creams should be used carefully and according to the prescribed directions because when overused over longer periods of time they can cause thinning of the skin. Also, in some instances such as poison ivy dermatitis calamine lotion and cool oatmeal baths may relieve itching. [19]

  5. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark ... - AOL

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    In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...

  6. Aqueous cream - Wikipedia

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    British researchers found evidence that using the cream to moisturize areas affected by eczema may actually aggravate the condition. [2] They suggested this was due to skin-thinning effects of a detergent sodium lauryl sulfate.

  7. Everything You Need to Know About Acne, from Causes to ... - AOL

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    Overview. Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores. When pores get clogged, it causes red lesions — which you know as pimples — to form on the face or other areas of the body ...

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  9. Soap bubble - Wikipedia

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    A soap bubble Girl blowing bubbles Many bubbles make foam. A soap bubble (commonly referred to as simply a bubble) is an extremely thin film of soap or detergent and water enclosing air that forms a hollow sphere with an iridescent surface. Soap bubbles usually last for only a few seconds before bursting, either on their own or on contact with ...