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Chickenpox – Varicella
Chickenpox – Definition Chickenpox is a viral infection. It is highly contagious. It creates a widespread itchy rash. In some,…
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Cellulitis
Cellulitis – Definition Cellulitis refers to an infection of the skin and tissue just below the skin. The infection may…
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Burns
Burns – Definition A burn is damage to the skin and sometimes to the underlying tissues. Burns are categorized according…
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Boil
(Carbuncle; Furuncle; Cutaneous Abscess; Skin Abscess; Abscess, Cutaneous; Abscess, Skin) Boil – Definition A boil is a red, swollen, painful…
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Blisters
Blisters – Definition A blister is a fluid-filled bump on the skin. Blisters – Causes Causes of blisters include: Friction…
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