Skin arm conditions
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Ichthyosis
(Fish Scale Disease; Xeroderma) Ichthyosis – Definition Ichthyosis is a dry skin condition. There are two general types: Inherited ichthyosis…
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Hives
(Angioedema; Urticaria) Hives – Definition Hives are small, itchy, red swellings on the skin. The swelling occurs singularly or in…
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Head Lice – Pediculosis
Head Lice – Definition Head lice are tiny, barely visible insect-like animals (“arthropods”) that may live on the head and…
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Gangrene
(Dry Gangrene; Gas Gangrene; Organ or Tissue Death; Wet Gangrene) Gangrene – Definition Gangrene is the death of an organ…
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Frostbite
Frostbite – Definition Frostbite is frozen water in body tissues. Like burns, frostbite injuries can be ranked in severity. First-degree…
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