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  2. Acanthosis nigricans - Wikipedia

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    Acanthosis nigricans is a medical sign characterised by brown-to-black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. [1] It is usually found in body folds, [2] such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the armpits, groin, navel, forehead and other areas.

  3. 13 Reasons for Scabs on Your Scalp and How to Treat Each ...

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    “Signs that scalp scabs may be related to an infection or underlying health condition include persistent itch, redness, pus, hair loss, or lack of response to over-the-counter treatments ...

  4. Melanoma - Wikipedia

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    Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer; it develops from the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes. [1] It typically occurs in the skin, but may rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye (uveal melanoma).

  5. Melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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    The cause of this condition is not clearly understood, but it is thought to result from a defect in embryologic development during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The defect is thought to cause a proliferation of melanocytes, the cells responsible for normal skin color. When melanocytes are produced at an extremely rapid rate, they form in ...

  6. Bumps on Your Scalp? You May Have Folliculitis: What to Know

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    Small, itchy bumps: These may be red, white, or yellow and can appear around the hair follicles. They can be mistaken for acne . Pain or tenderness: The affected areas might be sore or painful to ...

  7. Here’s Why Your Armpits Are So Itchy—and When to ... - AOL

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    Contact dermatitis: The most common cause of itchy armpits, per Dr. Shamban, this happens when something touches your skin (i.e. a deodorant, fragrance, or detergent) and causes irritation. It ...

  8. Rash - Wikipedia

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    A rash is a change of the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell, and may be painful. The causes, and therefore treatments for rashes, vary widely.

  9. Dermatitis herpetiformis - Wikipedia

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    Healing of the lesions is the last stage of the development of the symptoms, usually characterized by a change in skin color. This may result in areas of the skin turning darker or lighter than the color of the skin on the rest of the body. Because of the intense itching, patients usually scratch, which may lead to the formation of crusts.