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  2. 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]

  3. Psychodermatology - Wikipedia

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    Psychodermatology is the treatment of skin disorders using psychological and psychiatric techniques by addressing the interaction between mind and skin. Though historically there has not been strong scientific support for its practice, there is increasing evidence that behavioral treatments may be effective in the management of chronic skin disorders.

  4. Skin condition - Wikipedia

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    The skin weighs an average of 4 kg (8.8 lb), covers an area of about 2 m 2 (22 sq ft), 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 nonhairy skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [16]

  5. Category:Conditions of the skin appendages - Wikipedia

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    This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes L60-L75 within Chapter XII: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue should be included in this category.

  6. Delusional parasitosis - Wikipedia

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    [3] [1] People with this condition may have skin symptoms such as the urge to pick at one's skin (excoriation) or a sensation resembling insects crawling on or under the skin (formication). Morgellons disease is a related constellation of symptoms. This self-diagnosed condition is considered a form of a type of delusional parasitosis. People ...

  7. List of abbreviations for diseases and disorders - Wikipedia

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    Diseases and disorders FAE Fetal alcohol effects: FAS Fetal alcohol syndrome: FASDs Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: FFI Fatal familial insomnia: FMA Focal muscular atrophies FMD Fibromuscular dysplasia: FMS Fibromyalgia syndrome: FSP Familial spastic paraparesis: FTD Frontotemporal dementia: FUO Fever of unknown origin: FVS Fetal valproate ...

  8. Morgellons - Wikipedia

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    The first article to propose Morgellons as a new disease in a scientific journal was a review article co-authored by members of the MRF and published in 2006 by the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. [25] A 2006 article in the San Francisco Chronicle reported, "There have been no clinical studies" of Morgellons disease. [25]

  9. Excoriation disorder - Wikipedia

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    There have been many different theories regarding the causes of excoriation disorder, including biological and environmental factors. [10]A common hypothesis is that excoriation disorder is often a coping mechanism to deal with elevated levels of turmoil, boredom, anxiety, or stress within the individual, and that the individual has an impaired stress response.